Psychotherapist

Sutter Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in California is seeking a licensed psychotherapist to provide individual, group and family therapy, with comprehensive assessment and counseling support for mental, emotional, social and behavioral issues in ambulatory care.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a Mental Health discipline and licensure as LCSW, LMFT or PSY; at least two years of relevant experience, and a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to care with physicians and other health professionals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a Mental Health discipline required.
• Licensure as LCSW, LMFT or PSY required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to assess patient needs and provide high-quality integrative psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy for individuals, children, groups, and families.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and support care planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals for care coordination.
• Stay current with best practices and research in behavioral health.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based approaches

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health

LCSW

LMFT

PSY

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing psychotherapy with individuals, children, groups and families. Provides comprehensive assessment and counseling support for mental, emotional, social and behavioral issues. Assists patients in learning effective tools to cope with stress, grief and loss, and to make healthy behavioral changes. Works in partnership with physicians, other health practitioners and administrative staff on care coordination and treatment planning, and is the principle team resource for all mental health matters. The position also collaborates with the other psychotherapists to implement and sustain best practices, and to stay abreast of research and trainings in the field of behavioral health.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• Master's: Degree in a Mental Health discipline

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• OR LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• OR PSY-Psychologist of California

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to assess the needs of the patient, provide high quality integrative psychotherapy, guided imagery and other evidenced based approaches as indicated
• Knowledge of holistic assessment, care plan development and outcomes tracking methods
• Capacity to work within the integrative medicine model as practiced at the Institute for Health & Healing and in line with most recent research findings regarding behavioral health in the ambulatory care setting
• Candidate must have desire and ability to work as an active member of an interdisciplinary practice team led by physicians
• Required to have knowledge of the most recent Board of Behavioral Science requirements and adhere to them

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $94,481.92 to $132,271.36 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.