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Northern California Behavioral Health System

Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care

Licensed Inpatient Therapist - Relocation

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/13/2026
$60 - $69.44/hr
Mid
Master's
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a closely related field is required.
  • Two years of behavioral health experience and experience working with severely mentally ill patients and group facilitation are preferred.
  • Current Associate registration for an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license in good standing with the California BBS, or a PsyD in good standing with BOP, is required.
  • Current active registration as a Clinical Supervisor, or eligibility to complete California BBS/BOP Clinical Supervisor requirements within 90 days of hire when requested by Social Services Leadership, is required.
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required, or must be obtained within the initial orientation period.
  • Completion of a verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program approved by the CNO is required.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Interact sensitively and willingly with people from varied social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with software and/or equipment, including Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Organize and prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.
  • Use good judgment and problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate commitment to collaboration and the ability to lead, influence, and motivate others.
  • Work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
  • Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer; use a computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient for repetitive actions over extended periods.
  • Communicate effectively in person or by telephone with a diverse population.
  • Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; and collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
  • See details of objects at close range.
  • Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Reach forward, up, down, and to the side; sit or stand for at least one hour at a time and repeatedly come and go from the work area throughout the day.
  • Lift up to ten pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Complete initial psychosocial assessments and clinical documentation within 72 hours of patient admission.
  • Ensure compliance with treatment-plan requirements, including weekly patient reviews and updates documented with patient signatures, initials, and dates.
  • Document treatment, interventions, face-to-face contact, and collateral information provided to patients in medical-record progress notes within clinical scope of practice.
  • Facilitate psychoeducation and process groups, follow the hospital schedule promptly, and complete individualized group notes.
  • Complete legally mandated Tarasoff and suspected-abuse reports and consistently inform Social Services Leadership.
  • Conduct family sessions for adolescent and adult patients.
  • Complete Releases of Information accurately and completely.
  • Attend scheduled Social Services/Clinical meetings, arriving prepared and on time without prompting.
  • Provide training and support to newly onboarded therapists and Associate Therapists when clinically appropriate.
  • Communicate regularly with Social Services leadership about questions, challenges, clinical training needs, professional development, and learning objectives related to scope of practice and job expectations.
  • Comply with HIPAA and LPS guidelines.
  • Maintain effective professional relationships and communication with internal and external partners.
  • Carry out job responsibilities while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professional demeanor.
  • Perform related duties as requested.
  • Uphold the organization's ethics and customer-service standards.
  • Provide quality psychotherapeutic services to a unit-based caseload of adults and/or adolescents and support other departmental needs.
  • Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy and the delivery of quality treatment to patients and their support systems.
  • Lead facilitation of patients' treatment plans and continuously monitor implementation of active treatment for assigned patients.
  • Maintain knowledge of occupational health hazards, participate in further training, and understand potential risks such as bloodborne pathogen exposures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two years of behavioral health experience and experience working with severely mentally ill patients and group facilitation are preferred.

About the company

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Northern California Behavioral Health System

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NCBHS provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care at two Northern California campuses: Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SBHH) with 117 beds and an interventional psychiatry clinic, and Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) with 144 beds. It operates within Signature Healthcare Services, linking it to a network of 19 psychiatric hospitals for coordinated regional care. Services cover adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and co-occurring substance use disorders, delivered by a multidisciplinary team that creates individualized care plans. The goal is to support recovery through continuous, patient-centered care across the full behavioral health continuum.

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What believers are saying

  • California’s June 1, 2026 staffing rules reward compliant freestanding psychiatric operators.
  • Prop 1 funding surpassed $5.8 billion by August 11, 2026, expanding treatment capacity.
  • Sonoma County broke ground August 26, 2026 on a youth campus, reinforcing regional demand.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 20-CA-379243 against Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital closed after discharge and retaliation allegations.
  • CDPH fines hit $30,000 daily and force capacity cuts for ratio violations beginning June 2026.
  • County-built beds in Sonoma and Prop 1 projects intensify competition, threatening occupancy by 2027.

What makes Northern California Behavioral Health System unique

  • Sacramento opened in 2021 as Northern California’s first new psychiatric hospital in 30 years.
  • SRBHH and SBHH combine 261 beds, plus interventional psychiatry clinics and PHP/IOP.
  • Lake County renewed SRBHH acute inpatient contract on February 24, 2026.

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Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

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