Lead Licensed Clinician

Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking Licensed Therapists for the Outpatient Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

The Lead Clinician is a senior level clinical position that serves as the primary contact for the department in the absence of the Program Manager and/or Director. This position also serves as the primary contact and mentor for other clinicians and assists with the training of new staff. The Lead Clinician is responsible for ensuring that the services delivered to patients are done so in a manner clinically appropriate to the patient’s individualized treatment plan, as well as for providing direct treatment activities to the patient, which may include individual, family, group or couples therapy, treatment planning/review, crisis intervention, and assessment for most appropriate levels of care. The Lead Clinician is also responsible for providing case management activities including discharge planning, referrals to other services, collaborating with the attending physician, nurse and other staff, arranging appointments, conducting utilization reviews, and coordinating aftercare services.

Locations:

Folsom

Sacramento

Davis

Qualifications

Education:  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health or a related field

Experience: A minimum of two years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.  Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, case management and discharge planning, and communication with external review organizations is required. DBT training is preferred.

Licensures:  Current LCSW, LMFT license in good standing required.

Additional Requirements:  Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Exceptional organizational skills and engagement skills required. A working knowledge of current evidenced-based practices as related to psychiatric as well as substance abuse treatment is preferred.

Sierra Vista Offers:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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