Licensed Psychotherapist - BHC Adult Psychiatric Services- Outpatient - Per Diem

Licensed Psychotherapist - BHC Adult Psychiatric Services – Outpatient – Per Diem – 8 Hour – Days

Apply for the Licensed Psychotherapist position at John Muir Health.

Provides individual, group, family counseling, case management, and psychoeducation services for specific patient programs under the direction of the department supervisor, in an outpatient treatment setting. Participates in providing counseling and program treatment to patients who have a variety of mental health disorders. Maintains individual and group counseling documentation to support comprehensive treatment, discharge and transition planning, and utilization review to insure accurate and timely reimbursement of services.

Helps orient patients and their families to the treatment program and encourages their active participation. Provides direct treatment that is therapeutically effective and promotes patient safety and welfare. Conducts treatment in a manner that is consistent with the written philosophy and objectives of the John Muir Behavioral Health Center and John Muir Health. Communicates information effectively with supervisor and other team members to promote an environment conducive to quality and safe care, cooperation, and team cohesion.

Coordinates discharge of patients to the next appropriate level of care.

• Licensed Therapists assigned to the Adult Outpatient Services unit work primarily with adults, ages 18 and older, with one or more mental health or substance use disorder diagnoses, which may include co-occurring disorders.
• Licensed Therapists assigned to the Adolescent Outpatient Program unit primarily work with adolescents, ages 12-18, with one or more mental or behavioral health diagnoses.

• Master's Degree – Marriage and Family Therapy – Required with Licensure
• Master's Degree – Social Work – Required with Licensure
• Master's Degree – Counseling – Required with Licensure
• Master's Degree – Psychology – Required with Licensure
• Doctorate Degree – Psychology – Required with Licensure

• 2 years Behavioral Health – Licensed Therapist – Individual, Group, and Family Therapy – Preferred
• 2 years Related Experience – If hired after 12/9/13

• Adult Outpatient Services unit – prior experience in a Behavioral Health or Mental Health treatment setting, providing group therapy and psychoeducation services. – Preferred
• Addiction Medicine Services unit – prior experience in a primary Substance Use Disorder/Addiction Medicine treatment setting, providing group therapy and psychoeducation services, and familiarity with mutual self-help programs, including the 12‑step model. – Preferred
• Adolescent Outpatient Program unit – prior experience working with adolescents in a Behavioral Health or Mental Health setting, providing group therapy and psychoeducation services. – Preferred

• LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – California Board of Behavioral Sciences – Required
• LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker – California Board of Behavioral Sciences – Required
• LPCC Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – BBS CA Board of Behavioral Sciences – Required
• Psychologist – California Board of Psychology – Required
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association – Required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training – John Muir Health – Required within 60 days of assuming position with renewal every 24 months or within 30 days of return from a leave of absence

08:00 – 16:30, Per Diem Days;
No Waiver (United States)

$56.75 – $76.60 per hour. Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure. Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

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