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Mental Health Therapist - Pediatric Clinic

Prime Healthcare

Lynwood, CAFull-time$29.45–38.42/hrPosted 2mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$29.45–38.42/hr
Location
Lynwood, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Registration With State BoardBehavioral Violence Prevention TrainingMaster's degree

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Mental Health Therapist - Pediatric Clinic. St. Francis Medical Center, a leading healthcare institution in Los Angeles, seeks a Mental Health Therapist for its Pediatric Clinic. This role involves providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The therapist will also manage cases, conduct psychosocial assessments, and coordinate discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key focus areas include Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for patients and their significant others, Offer information and referral services, and Refer for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families.

Successful candidates bring Master's In Social Work Or MFT, State Board Registration Or License, and Behavioral Violence Prevention Training. Important skills include Emotional Support, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Information And Referral, Case Management, and Milieu Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Emotional SupportCrisis InterventionCounselingInformation and ReferralCase ManagementMilieu ManagementPsychosocial AssessmentsTreatment Plans DevelopmentMultidisciplinary TeamworkDischarge PlanningClinical DocumentationWorking With Diverse Populations

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work Related Field or Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Related FieldCurrent Registration With State BoardBehavioral Violence Prevention Training1 Year Hospital or Outpatient Experience With Emphasis in Mental Health CareCurrent BCLS (AHA) Certificate

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

SOCIAL SERVICES II: To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Required qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work related field OR

  • Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.

  • In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire. In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.

  • Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hire and maintain current.

  • Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.

  • Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

  • Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $29.45 to $38.42. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

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FacilitySt. Francis Medical Center

LocationUS-CA-Lynwood

ID2026-269854

CategoryClinical Professional

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

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