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Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Mental Health Discipline: Therapy Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/group treatment, family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families for mental health recovery.. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: Performs the following duties under supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Gathers appropriate data and formulates relevant assessment of patient and familys medical, social, and emotional situations using effective interviewing techniques, consultation with healthcare team and chart review.. Knowledgeable with psychiatric, psychosocial and legal issues and substance misuse/abuse and chemical dependency assessment and treatment, understanding of current insurance benefits and restrictions in the area of mental health, knowledgeable of DSM-IV-TR, family systems therapy and crisis intervention models.. Knowledge of child, elder and dependent adult abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e.g. Tarasoff, patient-psychotherapist privilege).. Knowledge of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments (e.g., Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interview, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, etc

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<p>Sutter Health is seeking a Mental Health Level II for a job in Mountain View, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Mental Health Discipline: Therapy Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/group treatment, family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families for mental health recovery. Develops ways of mitigating obstacles affecting care plan implementation and success. Competency in delivering services and treatments based of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments. Provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides emotional support and education for staff. Serves as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families. Job Description : These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: Performs the following duties under supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Gathers appropriate data and formulates relevant assessment of patient and familys medical, social, and emotional situations using effective interviewing techniques, consultation with healthcare team and chart review. Establishes and periodically revises the treatment plan on the basis of comprehensive and ongoing psychosocial assessment of patient/family's concerns, strengths, needs, clinical impressions, and issues specific to spiritual and cultural values. Develops personalized treatment plan to delineate strengths, deficits and high risk psychosocial needs. Provides educational and therapeutic groups. Documents patient goals and response to group on therapeutic activity for Attend treatment-planning meetings to give and receive feedback. Discuss progress/resistance of patient. Document updates on treatment plan. Identifies and effectively deals with resistance and conflict in work with clients (including patients, families, healthcare team members and community representatives). Appropriately intervenes to decrease tension and assist clients in evaluating non-productive behaviors, thought processes and coping mechanisms. Compiles and maintains accurate, current, legible patient records using approved forms and format. Documents all assessments, plans, interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communication, interdisciplinary contacts and case closure according to social work and patient care area standards. Demonstrates understanding of the most recent edition of DSM diagnostic criteria for disorders in children and adolescents as well as an understanding of human growth and development and identifies age-related developmental tasks. Applies the principles of behavior modification, assertiveness training and supportive therapy, and their application. COMPLIANCE Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure. Performs care in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and care. Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements. EDUCATION: Master's: social Work, counseling, or related field. DEPARTMENT REQUIRED EDUCATION Department, SRMC Psychiatric Response Team: equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree/diploma TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Clinical skills in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, interdisciplinary collaboration and linkage with resources. Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychopathology as well as psychiatric interventions. Knowledgeable with psychiatric, psychosocial and legal issues and substance misuse/abuse and chemical dependency assessment and treatment, understanding of current insurance benefits and restrictions in the area of mental health, knowledgeable of DSM-IV-TR, family systems therapy and crisis intervention models. Knowledge of child, elder and dependent adult abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e.g. Tarasoff, patient-psychotherapist privilege). Knowledge of suicidal behavior and homicidal, and the skills necessary to assess lethality, and to develop appropriate treatment plans. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior and communication, psychotherapy, case management, and the influence of cultural and spiritual values in social work practice. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of children, adolescents, adults and elders. Knowledge of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments (e.g., Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interview, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, etc.). Must demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing demands. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Department SCP: Experience working with psych patient population Department SCP: Experience running groups in a mental health facility Department SCP: Experience completing assessment for mental health placement Department SCP: Clinical psychosocial diagnosis, assessment, treatment, or individual or group psychotherapy LI-TM1 Job Shift : Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No This position is work from home eligible. Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Number of Openings: 0 Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $50.98 to $68.82 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Sutter Health Job ID R-66713. Posted job title: mental health therapist ii About Sutter Health Headquartered in Sacramento, we provide coordinated care to more than 3 million Californians. Our integrated network has created a connected model of care that is delivering coordinated healthcare when, where and how people need it. We are committed to ensuring healthcare is accessible and inclusive to all by offering comprehensive services and quality health programs tailored to the diverse communities we serve.</p>

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