Licensed Therapist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Behavioral Health Clinician with the Dignity Health Medical Foundation, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you’ll help our patients and their families feel comfortable and educated when they’re in the clinic. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help deliver effective treatments to our patients. Every day, you'll build trust in these interactions by advocating, supporting, and educating your patients and their families. Your success in this role comes from your empathy and patience to help others during a vulnerable time in their lives. Responsibilities Conduct initial intake assessment and evaluations, providing crisis intervention services when needed and assist in detection of high risk patients. You’ll be interacting with patients throughout the day, serving as the eyes and ears to notice any difference in patient health and behavior. Offer linkages and referrals to appropriate services. Work independently and self‑directed. Maintain a strong understanding of mental health diagnoses, evidence‑based treatment methods, adherence to W & I Codes, and professional and ethical behavior at all times. Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications Experience providing a variety of clinical modalities and services to clients of all ages and a broad variety of diagnoses. Required skills include assessment, formulation of treatment plans, intervention planning and follow through, providing documentation of services, evaluating suicidal and homicidal risk and other high risk situations (e.g., psychotic process; drug/alcohol use/intoxication). Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in an appropriate behavioral science discipline. Maintain current continuing education units as required for license renewal. Current unrestricted license in the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills; treatment planning and intervention skills; individual and group treatment methods; sensitivity to and awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity of clients; ethical and legal issues; community resources; billing and documentation requirements; effective verbal and written communication; maintain appropriate balance between direct client contact and documentation time; adhere to client confidentiality requirements; manage significant electronic paperwork functions for insurance billing; ability to manage caseload and schedule to meet productivity expectations; 75% of time must be spent in providing direct client services that can be billed; effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations; establish rapport to engage clients effectively in treatment. Preferred Qualifications Three or more years post‑licensure experience preferred due to insurance contract requirements. Experience working in substance abuse treatment, eating disorders, and/or leading groups and classes is desirable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy brief, focused therapy. Comfort working with a broad age range from youth through adults. Advanced training in any evidence‑based practices is a plus. Location Hybrid in office/work from home position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health Medical Foundation