PACE Psychotherapist (LMFT or LCSW)

Join San Ysidro Health as a PACE Psychotherapist (LMFT or LCSW) in Vista, California. Under the direction of the PACE Director of Behavioral Health, the Licensed Clinical Counselor (LCC) is responsible for providing direct counseling services to older adults and their families. The LCC follows care plans for participants served.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with participants to develop and follow Behavioral Health treatment plans; performs crisis intervention as needed.

• Participates in warm handoffs from PCP and/or interdisciplinary teams as needed.

• Develops and facilitates and co-facilitates group sessions and leads specialized educational classes; collaborates with other service team members and other appropriate individuals within scope of responsibility and expertise.

• Assesses and identifies participants’ needs for supportive services on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Education Required: Successful completion of terminal graduate training program in a psychotherapy-related field: Master’s degree in Social Work or its equivalent from an accredited school.

• Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the frail or elderly population is preferred.

• Experience with group facilitation and educational instruction.

• Experience in Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses and personality disorders required.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $104K - $138K

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

Work with San Ysidro Health in Vista, California.