Psychotherapist II

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 2+ years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and families/caregivers.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Valid CA Driver's License and proof of insurance for field services.
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology in a child, adolescent, or family mental health setting.
  • Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychotherapeutic services for a caseload of patients with complex needs.
  • Assess patients and create individualized treatment plans.
  • Deliver evidence-based psychological treatment interventions.
  • Facilitate therapeutic group sessions as required.
  • Offer case management services when necessary.
  • Coordinate with team members to enhance patient access to services.
  • Support partnerships to increase service availability at CHLA and with external partners.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with remote and on-site flexibility.
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive team setting.
  • Engagement with a diverse patient population.
  • Work-life balance emphasized with a Monday-Friday schedule.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview

This position is Hybrid: remote/on-site days will vary based on department/field needs.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Shift to vary between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Psychotherapist II provides psychotherapeutic services for a caseload of patients with acutely complex needs. Responsible for assessment, treatment planning and provision of psychotherapeutic services to a defined caseload of patients and may also support the facilitation of groups. Employs evidence-based psychological treatment interventions and provides case management services as needed. Services are primarily clinic-based, but some field work is expected, depending on the needs of the program or individual clients. This position works with other team members to support access to overall services. This position is also responsible for supporting partnerships designed to enhance the availability of services care at CHLA and at external partners.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required:
  • 2+ years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or their families/caregivers.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Valid CA Driver's License and proof of insurance required for positions requiring field-based services.
Preferred:
  • Experience in health care setting.
  • Experience working in health care settings and with children, adolescents, and families.
Education/Licensure/Certifications:

Required:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology with previous experience in a child, adolescent, or family mental health setting.
  • Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification.
Preferred:
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish.


Pay Scale Information

$90,334.40-$120,432.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care children's hospital in the East Hollywood district of Los Angeles, on Sunset Boulevard at the corner of Vermont Avenue. The hospital has been academically affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932 and the hospital features 401 pediatric beds. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults generally aged 0–21 throughout California and the west coast. The hospital also sometimes treats adults that require pediatric care. The hospital has a rooftop helipad and is an ACS verified level I pediatric trauma center, one of a few in the region. The hospital features a regional pediatric intensive-care unit and an American Academy of Pediatrics verified level IV neonatal intensive care unit. U.S. News & World Report ranks CHLA as the fifth best children's hospital in the United States and the best in California. It has also received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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