Mental Health Therapist III, Group
Listed compensation
$53.36-$74.7/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Position Overview
Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families in an outpatient setting. Delivers services and treatments based on recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments.
Provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments. Serves as the primary contact for involving and educating patients, families, and significant others in the process of treatment and mental health recovery.
Acts as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families. This job is performed in both inpatient and outpatient as well as in an individual or a group setting.
Job Description
- EDUCATION:
- Master's: social work, counseling, or related field.
Certification & Licensure
- LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- OR LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Typical Experience
2 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of various principles, procedures, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Demonstrates working knowledge of available specialized treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
- Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Make timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and services.
Job Shift
Day/Evening
Schedule
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $53.36 to $74.70 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Provides psychosocial assessment, individual and family therapy, and discharge planning for patients in an outpatient setting. Acts as a liaison to community programs and develops strategic partnerships to enhance patient aftercare plans.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field along with an LMFT or LCSW license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent relevant experience in mental health treatment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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