Job Description:
While adhering to the licensing board pre-licensure requirements, provides individual, group, family counseling and case management services for specific patient programs under the direction of the department supervisor. Participates in providing counseling and program treatment to patients who have mental health disorders. Integrates and documents individual and group counseling to support comprehensive treatment, discharge and transition planning, and utilization review of patients to insure accurate and timely reimbursement of hospital services. Helps orient patients and their families to the treatment program and encourages their active participation. Provides direct treatment that is therapeutically effective and promotes patient safety and welfare. Conducts treatment in a manner that is consistent with the written philosophy and objectives of the John Muir Behavioral Health Center and the John Muir Health. Communicates information effectively with supervisor and other team members to promote an environment conducive to quality and safe care, cooperation, and team cohesion. Coordinates and collaborates discharge of patients to the next appropriate level of care.

Education:
Master’s Degree Marriage and Family Therapy Required with Associate registration or
Master’s Degree Social Work Required with Associate registration or
Master’s Degree Counseling Required with Associate registration or
Doctoral Degree Psychology Required without licensure

Experience:
Associate Registration Required
2 years Behavioral Health Preferred
Ambulatory Mental Health Outpatient Preferred

Certifications/Licensures:
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Required
DBS Disruptive Behavioral Strategy – John Muir Health Required within 30 days of hire with renewal every 12 months

Skills:
Working knowledge of the 12 Step Program.

Work Shift:
06.0 – 08:00 – 14:30 (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30