Registered Associate Therapist

The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of mental health services that may include initial intake assessments, evaluations, therapy including individual, family and groups, crisis intervention, and linkages and referrals to appropriate services. This position uses only therapeutic procedures approved by the Manager, adherence to the W & I Codes, and professional and ethical behavior at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in an appropriate behavioral science discipline
• Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Psychological Assistant
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training:

  • DSM 5.

  • Psychology of children and adolescents.

  • Cultural and ethnic diversities of clients.

  • Community resources.

  • Treatment interventions.

  • Normal and abnormal psychology.

  • Assessment skills and crisis intervention.

  • Treatment planning and intervention skills.

  • Ethical and legal issues.

  • Billing and documentation requirements.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Maintain an appropriate balance between direct client contact and documentation time.

  • Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards.

  • Manage significant electronic paperwork functions necessary to support billing.

  • Ability to manage the case load and schedule to maximize productivity.

  • Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations.

  • Skills in building groups.

  • Developing treatment/intervention plans with m0ultidiscipline team.

  • Monitoring for medication and treatment interventions, consultation, case management of children and adolescents, and linkage and referral services.

  • Ability to travel to multiple sites may be required

***This position is hybrid work from home/in office.

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130+ clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality, patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals, along with our joint ventures and partnerships, we offer a robust, state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve .We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.