Organization:

　　PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

　　Position Overview:

　　Provides short term direct clinical services to Pediatric population with a wide spectrum of social, emotional, relationship and mental health issues. This may include brief individual, group and family sessions for children and adolescents; completes initial biopsychosocial assessments, refers to community providers as needed for ongoing therapy needs. Works in partnership with physicians, other health practitioners and administrative staff on care coordination and treatment planning and is the principle team resource for all mental health matters. The position also collaborates with the other psychotherapists to implement and sustain best practices in the field of behavioral health.

　　Job Description :

　　These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

　　JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

　　CRITICAL AND ANALYTICAL THINKING:

　　• Provides individual, family, and / or group psychotherapy sessions to patients, children and families.

　　• Utilizes therapieutic interventions as appropriate to effectively support patient condition or health goals.

　　• Develops individualized treatment plans based on the individual needs, physician referral information and patient progress and improvement.

　　• Refers patients to physicians or other providers when their intervention or treatment is appropriate.

　　• Proactively consults with other providers when patients are seen by multiple practitioners.

　　TECHNICAL SKILLS:

　　• Uses electronic health record (Epic) for patient charting, including medical/psychosocial history and session documentation.

　　• Maintains all aspects of compliance and safety to ensure a healing environment of care in accordance with quality standards.

　　COMMUNICATION:

　　• Adheres to all Board of Behavioral Sciences guidelines.

　　• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) regulations.

　　• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, staff, other clinicians and the general public.

　　LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

　　• Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure, and develop diagnostic and treatment skill set.

　　• Works in collaboration with other psychotherapists to share best practices in psychotherapeutic approaches in a medical setting.

　　• Completes all required continuing education credits for licensure and accreditations.

　　QUALITY:

　　• Ensures patient privacy and safety during psychotherapy sessions.

　　• Brings concerns about all aspects of patient care, including patient complaints to Manager in a timely fashion.

　　• Complies with all legal and ethical requirements.

　　• Provides services within the scope of license, experience, and training.

　　EDUCATION:

　　Master's: Degree in a Mental Health discipline

　　CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

　　LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker

　　OR LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

　　OR PSY-Psychologist of California

　　TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

　　2 years of recent relevant post-licensed experience.

　　SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

　　Ability to assess the needs of the patient, provide high quality psychotherapy and evidenced based approaches as indicated.

　　Knowledge of biopsychosocial assessment, care plan development and outcomes tracking methods.

　　Capacity to work within the collaborative medical model in line with most recent research findings regarding behavioral health in the ambulatory care setting.

　　Candidate must have desire and ability to work as an active member of an interdisciplinary practice team led by physicians.

　　Required to have knowledge of the most recent Board of Behavioral Science requirements and adhere to them.

　　PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

　　See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements (https://sutterhealth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/JobAnalysisLibrary/EdsoIkVVe8xPhh5ZYrOkd5cBueb5YRFHGCSMix_q9xhbZQ?e=Al8Omq)

　　Job Shift :

　　Days

　　Schedule :

　　Per Diem/Casual

　　Shift Hours:

　　8

　　Days of the Week:

　　Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

　　Weekend Requirements:

　　None

　　Benefits:

　　No

　　Unions:

　　No

　　This position is work from home eligible.

　　Position Status:

　　Non-Exempt

　　Weekly Hours:

　　Employee Status:

　　Per Diem/Casual

　　Number of Openings:

　　1

　　Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

　　Pay Range is $53.54 to $72.27 / hour

　　The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.