UCLA Health

Behavioral Health Therapist - LCSW or LMFT, Calabasas & Malibu (Flexible-Hybrid)

UCLA Health$121K — $160K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
  • At least 2 years of experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting
  • Minimum of 2 years as a fully licensed, autonomous clinician
  • 5+ years of psychotherapy experience in various settings, licensed or unlicensed
  • Proficiency in writing clear clinical notes and maintaining accurate medical records
  • Strong knowledge of ethical practices and scope of work for LCSWs/LMFTs

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments for diverse patient populations
  • Coordinate care and consult with multidisciplinary teams
  • Provide individual, family, or group psychotherapeutic treatment
  • Liaise with community agencies for supportive resources
  • Document treatment plans and maintain treatment records
  • Plan and advocate for patient disposition
  • Travel between clinics as needed, enhancing flexibility

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement with up to 40% remote work
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Professional development opportunities within a reputable health organization
  • Contributing positively to adult, geriatric, and adolescent mental health
  • Access to extensive community resources for patient support
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Malibu, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, may vary

Posted Date

12/30/2024

Salary Range: $121960.08 - 160922.16 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32871

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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In this role, you will provide a range of services to multidisciplinary teams with emphasis on outpatient practices of the UCLA Health-Behavioral Health Associates serving adult, geriatric populations, child and adolescents. Duties include psychosocial assessment; care coordination, consultation to the team, individual, family or group psychotherapeutic treatment; liaison with community agencies; treatment plan documentation; and disposition planning and advocacy. Requires excellent skills in interpersonal communication and documentation, as well as clinical knowledge of individual, family, social and Cultural issues in mental illness.

Please note this position requires traveling between Calabasas & Malibu clinics.

*Position is flexible hybrid with up to 40% remote*

Salary Range: $121,960 - $160,922 Annual

Job Qualifications

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  • CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field
  • 2 years of experience and skill interacting with health care providers in a multidisciplinary setting
  • 2 years of experience as a fully licensed, autonomous clinician
  • 5+ years of psychotherapy experience in inpatient, outpatient, or group settings with or without license
  • Working knowledge of general theoretical and clinical models
  • Ability to develop effective rapport and working therapeutic alliances with patients
  • Skill in writing clear and complete clinical notes and summaries of clinical evaluations
  • Skills and experiences in documenting/charting to ensure current and accurate medical records are entered and documented in patient files in accordance with established Medical Records policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of LCSW/LMFT ethics and scope of practice
  • Ability to perform a complete mental status exam and recognize changes in mental status
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and mutually respectful relationships with professionals and support staff
  • Knowledge of pertinent current community resources, including income maintenance, mental health treatment, special education, residential and vocational supports
  • Ability to provide and maintain appropriate coordination of care with existing providers and/or variety of community agencies and demonstrate assertiveness, persistence, and diplomacy as an advocate for the patient
  • Maintains the expected case load of patients


About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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