LMFT & Clinical Supervisor Triage bei Altamed

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including short-term problem-solving treatment (MHIP), CBT, crisis intervention, brief psychodynamic therapy, and substance abuse treatment

• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills, including proficiency in administering psychological screening tools and implementing brief therapy in healthcare settings

• Experience working with diverse populations, including the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged communities, with the ability to utilize medical interpreters

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams while mentoring staff

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated with innovative problem-solving approach and demonstrated ability to document patient progress using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

• Available to work evening and weekend hours to support urgent care and weekend clinics monthly.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods.

• Will require travel to sites, programs, and special events.

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance

• Performs work in an office environment, climate-controlled through central air conditioning.

• Will have exposure to outside environments while travelling.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluates data and develops an individualized care plan to provide maximum benefit for all concerned. Oversees the implementation of the plan(s) and performs reassessments, as needed.

• Collaborates and coordinates referrals with medical providers and other staff.

• Interviews patient and family members; prepares psychosocial assessments, addressing all pertinent issues of participants.

• Support with crisis assessment and intervention.

• Educates and assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to the diagnosis, disability, treatment plan, and medical recommendations.

• Refers patient to appropriate hospital services (specialty clinics, child life, etc) and community agencies (schools, Regional centers, MediCal/CCS, etc) as appropriate; assisting patient/family in utilizing such services.

• Provide age-appropriate and culturally sensitive counseling and individual/family treatment as well as assistance in family life crises.

• Educates and updates the interdisciplinary team.

• Prepares and maintains all pertinent records, statistics, and progress notes.

• Provided clinical supervision to MSW interns, ASWs, MFTs, LCSWs, and LMFTs as needed.

• Perform all other related duties as appropriate and/or assigned.