Registered Associate Therapist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Behavioral Health Clinician, you will help our patients and their families feel comfortable and educated when they’re in the clinic so they can receive effective treatments and support during vulnerable times.

Every day, you will conduct initial intake assessments and evaluations, provide crisis intervention services when needed, and assist in the detection of high-risk patients. You will be expected to build trust by advocating, supporting, and educating your patients and their families, noticing differences in patient health and behavior, and offering linkages and referrals to appropriate services.

To be successful in this role, you must possess empathy and patience, be able to work independently and be self-directed, and have a strong understanding of mental health diagnoses and evidence-based treatment methods, adherence to W & I Codes, and professional and ethical behavior at all times.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in an appropriate behavioral science discipline

• Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Psychological Assistant

• You must possess the following knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• DSM 5. Psychology of children and adolescents. Cultural and ethnic diversities of clients. Community resources. Treatment interventions. Normal and abnormal psychology. Assessment skills and crisis intervention. Treatment planning and intervention skills. Ethical and legal issues. Billing and documentation requirements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain an appropriate balance between direct client contact and documentation time

• Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards

• Manage significant electronic paperwork functions necessary to support billing

• Ability to manage the caseload and schedule to maximize productivity

• Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations. Skills in building groups

• Additionally, you will develop treatment/intervention plans with a multi-discipline team

• Monitor for medication and treatment interventions, consultation, case management of children and adolescents, and linkage and referral services

• Be able to travel to multiple sites as required

***This will be a hybrid remote/in-office position.

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California , Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

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Pay Range

$39.18 - $58.28 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.