Clinical Therapist 1-In

Job Summary: The Clinical Therapist 1-Inpatient 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. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Completion of a master's degree in social work,
marriage family therapy, counseling related field or completion of a doctoral
degree in clinical psychology from a regionally accepted accredited institution
is required. One year of experience in a behavioral health care setting is
preferred. One year of experience in an acute psychiatric facility with age
specific population is 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 ACSW, MFT intern, LPCC intern,
or in the process of accruing post-doctoral hours working toward licensure as a
psychologist is preferred.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice,
teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based
Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission,
purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

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