This position is located in Serra Mesa, San Diego County
Hours
8-hour variable shifts. Shift start/end times will vary between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm; no weekends
This is a Per Diem Position
Required Skills and Qualifications
Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or related field
Three years recent employment experience in psychiatric treatment setting
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Current California Licensure as a LCSW, LMFT or Clinical Psychologist
Experience in a child/adolescent behavioral health setting
Description
Summary
The Behavioral Health Therapist assesses and evaluates the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to determine treatment goals and interventions. Facilitates group, as well as individual and family, therapy for adolescents struggling with emotional, behavioral, and substance issues. Conducts thorough psychosocial assessments to identified appropriate treatment goals, and assists in the coordination of treatment and aftercare planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Sharp Mesa Vista’s child and adolescent treatment programs offer hope and professional expertise, and are carefully designed to offer treatment to young people and their families in crisis. We treat children and teens with depression, anxiety, substance use, bipolar disorder, self-harm and aggressive behaviors.
As the largest behavioral health care provider in San Diego with 149 beds, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital provides a full range of programs to people of all ages including children, adolescents, adults and seniors challenged by depression, substance abuse or serious mental illness. The hospital’s robust Clinical Research Program has conducted more than 250 clinical trials of investigational medications since its inception in 1963, providing new options and hope for people with mental illness.
Sharp Mesa Vista provides inpatient care and offer outpatient programs throughout the community.
Essential Physical Requirements May Include
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Gripping/Grasping
Fine Manipulation / Pinching
Reaching below shoulder level
Keyboarding
Mousing
Driving
Lift up to 10 pounds
Push/Pull up to 10pounds
Carry up to 10 pounds
Additional physical requirements of position may be discussed during interview.
Sharp HealthCare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other protected class.