Job Summary: The Clinical Therapist 2-Lead conducts psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, implements therapeutic interventions, and coordinates discharge planning for patients and families. Provides individual, family and group therapy, psycho-education, support groups and other therapeutic activities. Identifies, assesses and intervenes with high risk circumstances. Complies with all legal and regulatory reporting, intervention, documentation, and referral requirements. Collaborates with treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to coordinate service delivery during and after hospitalization. Advocates for patients and families and provides connections with internal and external resources. Provides learning experiences and supervision for clinical students from affiliated schools and programs as assigned. Provides clinical supervision for licensure for staff as assigned. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Master's degree from an accredited school of social work, psychology, or counseling related field required. Minimum six months experience in a behavioral health setting required. Minimum one year of experience in an acute psychiatric setting with specific age population preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and techniques. Knowledge of specific age groups; knowledge of laws and procedures for reporting to regulatory agencies. Knowledge of clinical, legal, and ethical standards of practice. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: Licensed in California as a Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Psychologist required.