MAT Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)

UHS

6 days ago

Sacramento, CaliforniaFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a MAT Clinician – Crisis Assessment in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988.

Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans.

We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in social services or behavioral health field.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years licensed experience working in crisis settings with psychiatric patients is required.

(UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UHS as a MAT Clinician – Crisis Assessment.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionPsychiatric AssessmentCase ManagementBehavioral HealthCrisis SettingsPatient EvaluationTriageTeachingChartingCPR CertificationHandle with Care TrainingLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Professional Clinical CounselorSubstance Abuse TreatmentMental Health Services

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MAT Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) at UHS a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at UHS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sacramento, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Psychiatric Assessment, Case Management, Behavioral Health, Crisis Settings, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Teaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The MAT Clinician provides high-quality 5150 assessments and limited case management services for clients in emergency departments and medical floors. They are responsible for assessing patients and writing 5150s at Mercy Hospitals as appropriate.

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