Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Emergency Services (Per Diem, Variable Shifts)

Work Shift: Evening – 08hrs (United States of America) Work Location: Orange, California Job Summary The Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Hospital Based provides mental health services to patients and their families who are seeking hospital-based mental health services in the context of a mental health crisis. Duties may include mental health and diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, consultation, crisis intervention, therapeutic intervention, case management, and discharge planning. Pay Range Minimum $52.00 Midpoint $52.00 Maximum $53.00 Experience Required: Minimum one year experience with youth in mental health crisis and minimum 1 year experience delivering clinical mental health services post-graduate degree Preferred: One or more years post-graduate experience with youth in mental health crisis; experience with a hospital system, residential treatment program, community-based crisis service, or other setting serving acute mental health needs Education Required: Master's degree in psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, and/or counseling Training Preferred: Prior LPS designation, crisis de-escalation training, manual holds training Specialized Skills Required: Crisis evaluation and de-escalation; trauma-informed care; safety planning; ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Fluent in written and spoken English. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills. Ability to use computer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to think critically; work independently; manage multiple assignments; compose written materials; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; pay close attention to detail. Preferred: Risk assessment (danger to self, danger to others, grave disability) and management; fluent knowledge of community resources relevant to disposition planning Licensure Required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - CA, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - CA, or Licensed Professional Counselor - CA Work Environments - Functional Demand Sedentary - Very light energy level. Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart. Physical Activity Requirements Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35% Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision Environment Requirements Airborne Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Non-Discrimination Statement CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. #J-18808-Ljbffr