LICENSED THERAPIST - LCSW/LMFT PD - MATERNAL HEALTH CLINIC

Salary Range: $52.6100 - $80.8600 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

The Therapist provides comprehensive assessments, coordination, planning, and implementation of a psychosocial treatment plan for patients in their respective departments (Hoag Addiction Treatment Center – HATC, Community Health, etc.). This role promotes optimal mental health by providing ongoing psychosocial support and services to patients and their families for adjustments to illness, grief, addiction, and other psychosocial stressors. Works with an interdisciplinary team to achieve treatment goals. Utilizes high-risk criteria as well as medical records, school records, clients, families, nurses, physicians, and others to evaluate patient’s biopsychosocial needs. Develops a treatment plan and a comprehensive termination of treatment/discharge plan. Documents objective and accurate data regarding assessments and interventions. Maintains working knowledge of community-based resources, programs, and social services. Educates patients and families on their health care options and connects them with appropriate resources.

May develop and facilitate support groups, and workshops as needed. May provide input on treatment schedules, patient assignments, and/or crisis interventions as requested by the Clinical Manager. Performs other duties as assigned.  In addition to the above, the Therapist-Licensed provides ongoing teaching and supervision to MSW employees and interns and may sign off on State requirements for LCSW licensing. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge to assess and identify psychiatric and psychosocial issues facing patients. May conduct assessments related to legal ethical reporting requirements. Some departments provide additional specialist services such as Reiki Therapy when the clinician is certified to do so.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree required.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.  
• Four years experience in Social Work in an acute healthcare system. 

Additional Education and Experience required vary by discipline as follows:

• Maternal Health Clinic:  Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) required. Experience with clinical assessments and crisis intervention is required.
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is required.
• Effectively working with culturally diverse clients is required.
• Experience in the field of Women’s Mental Health is preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates are preferred. 

License Required

• LCSW - Licensed Social Worker (LCSW), in good standing, in the State of California  or
• LMFT - Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), in good standing, in the State of California

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.