Clinical Therapist

Job Summary: The Clinical Therapist within the Center for Restorative Neurology at Loma Linda University Health, will be responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, provides input to treatment plans, implements therapeutic interventions, and assists with discharge planning for patients and families. Provides psycho-education, support groups, family education, and other therapeutic activities. Identifies 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 as assigned. Advocates for patients and families and provides connections with internal and external resources. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling related field required. Master's Degree in Social Work from a regionally accredited institution will be considered. Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Clinical Psychology preferred. Minimum one year experience in a behavioral health care setting required. Minimum one year of experience in an acute psychiatric facility with age specific population preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and techniques. Able to identify need for supervision/consultation, utilize such appropriately, and accept direction. 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; Defuse aggravated situations with patients and families; 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: Registration as an Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) intern, or in the process of accruing post-doctoral hours working toward licensure as a psychologist preferred.