Sutter Health·Palo Alto, California
Provide short-term clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, for children and adolescents up to age 21. Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and implement behavioral health best practices.
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Provides short term direct clinical services to PAMF Pediatric population with a wide spectrum of social, emotional, relationship and mental health issues. This may include brief individual, group and family sessions for children and adolescents ages toddler to 21 years; completes initial assessments, skills-based and/or psychotherapeutic interventions, crisis screening and safety planning, care coordination, medication management support, refers to community providers as needed for ongoing therapy needs. Works in partnership with physicians, psychiatric consultant, other health practitioners, and administrative staff on care coordination and treatment planning and is the principal team resource for all mental health matters. The position also collaborates with the other psychotherapists to implement and sustain best practices in the field of behavioral health.
• Master's: Degree in a Mental Health discipline or equivalent education/experience
• 2+ years of post-licensed relevant experience.
Days of the Week: Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Weekly Hours: 32
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $94,498.56 to $127,562.24 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.