Psychotherapist

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Provides short term direct clinical services to PAMF Pediatric population with a wide spectrum of social, emotional, relationship and mental health issues.

This may include brief individual, group and family sessions for children and adolescents; completes initial biopsychosocial assessments, refers to community providers as needed for ongoing therapy needs.

Works in partnership with physicians, other health practitioners and administrative staff on care coordination and treatment planning, and is the principle team resource for all mental health matters.

The position also collaborates with the other psychotherapists to implement and sustain best practices in the field of behavioral health.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Master's: Degree in a Mental Health discipline or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker

OR LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

OR PSY-Psychologist of California

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Ability to assess the needs of the patient, provide high quality integrative psychotherapy, guided imagery and other evidenced based approaches as indicated.

Knowledge of holistic assessment, care plan development and outcomes tracking methods.

Capacity to work within the integrative medicine model as practiced at the Institute for Health & Healing and in line with most recent research findings regarding behavioral health in the ambulatory care setting.

Candidate must have desire and ability to work as an active member of an interdisciplinary practice team led by physicians.

Required to have knowledge of the most recent Board of Behavioral Science requirements and adhere to them.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

2

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $53.54 to $72.27 / 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 candidate's 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.