Pediatric Behavioral Health Therapist Exempt

Join Cottage Medical Group as the Pediatric Behavioral Health Therapist.

The Pediatric Behavioral Health Therapist provides mental health services to youth (birth through 21 years) in the pediatric outpatient setting, employing evidenced based therapeutic treatment interventions and psychoeducation to patients and families.

Under the direction of a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, is responsible for performing intake assessments, providing individual, family and group-based therapy, and supporting care coordination.

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education

• Minimum: Master’s Degree, Ph.D., or PsyD in a mental health, social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field is necessary.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Minimum: Must hold an active and in good standing license such as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with a Ph.D. or PsyD. California Children Services (CCS) paneling is required within six months of hire.

Years of Related Work Experience

• Minimum: 1-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Preferred: 3-4 years of related experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.

Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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