Sutter Health·Sunnyvale, California
Provide integrative psychotherapy and expressive arts therapy to patients with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and health practitioners to coordinate care and implement behavioral health best practices.
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Position Overview: Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (ACHP-SW) preferred
Responsible for providing integrative psychotherapy through the modality of using expressive arts therapy with individuals, children and families.
Provides comprehensive integrative assessment and counseling support for mental, emotional, social and behavioral issues that arise for patients with chronic or life threatening illness.
Assists patients in learning effective tools to cope with stress, grief and loss, and to make healthy behavioral changes.
Works in partnership with physicians, other health practitioners and administrative staff on care coordination and treatment planning, and is the principle team resource for all mental health matters.
The position also collaborates with the other psychotherapists to implement and sustain best practices in the area of integrative psychotherapy and guided imagery, and to stay abreast of research and best practice in the field of behavioral health and integrative medicine.
• Master's: Degree in a Mental Health Discipline
• 2+ years of recent relevant experience
Weekly Hours: 40
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $118,102.40 to $165,339.20 / 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.