Perinatal Licensed Therapist - Ohana

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula seeks a Licensed Perinatal Therapist to provide individual and group therapy to caregivers in the perinatal period. Responsibilities include evaluation, education, and documentation, with a productivity expectation of 25 billable hours weekly.

The role requires an MSW/MA in a clinical field, LCSW or LMFT, and a preference for PMH-C; additional certifications such as BLS are likely relevant. Regular shifts and on-site work await in Monterey, CA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' psychotherapy experience with new or expecting parents.
• Training in CBT or DBT required; EBT training encouraged.
• Perinatal loss experience preferred; ongoing education in EBT as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide individual and group therapy to perinatal caregivers.
• Provide mental health education to patients and, when appropriate, to community professionals.
• Complete timely documentation and participate in program evaluation.

Skills

Experience in psychotherapy

CBT or DBT

Perinatal loss experience

EBT training

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology or MFT

LCSW or LMFT license

PMH-C certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

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Position Title: Perinatal Therapist- Licensed

Reports to: Outpatient Assistant Director

Position Summary

The Ohana Perinatal Therapist is responsible for evaluation, individual therapy, and group therapy to caregivers in the perinatal period suffering from a peripartum depression, anxiety and other disorders specific to pregnancy and post-partum. In addition, the Ohana Perinatal Therapist provides mental health education to patients and, as appropriate, to the community and other professionals. The therapist utilizes evidence based therapy techniques for perinatal patients to accomplish the above and submits appropriate and timely documentation. The therapist will also participate in evaluation efforts of the services delivered. Finally, the therapist will fulfill other necessary tasks as needed to support Ohana's mission and the goals of the Perinatal program as assigned by their manager. The perinatal therapist is expected to maintain a productivity expectation of 25 billable hours a week.

Experience

Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience providing psychotherapy to new or expecting parents. Training in either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is required. Additional training in Exposure and Response Prevention and Interpersonal Psychotherapy is preferred but not required. Experience working with perinatal loss is also preferred. The therapist will be expected to participate in additional trainings in EBT (evidence-based therapies) as needed; education and supervision activities connected to identified areas of clinician interest and programmatic needs of Ohana.

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology or Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy is required. Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment as well as ongoing required training.

Licensure/Certifications

LCSW or LMFT is required. Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) is preferred. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required. AVADE certification must be obtained within the first 6 months of hire. Will complete mandatory 5150 training by Monterey County to obtain 5150 certification and obtain 5150 Professional staff authorization yearly. Live Scan fingerprint clearance required by the Department of Healthcare Services is a job requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours:

• Five 8 hour shifts during open business hours.
• Shifts include: Tuesday through Saturday schedule or Monday through Friday schedule
• Shifts start at 8:30am or 10:30am

Position Type:

Regular

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

$55.36 to $74.04

Hourly Shift Differentials

• Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $4.03
• Hourly Night Shift Differential: $6.05