Santa Monica, California
Los Angeles, California
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
Santa Monica, California
Los Angeles, California
Posted: 08-Oct-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 143263070
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking to hire a part-time Clinical Therapist to join the UCLA Student Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Program. This is a program that provides comprehensive and compassionate medication management and therapy services to UCLA students who are enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). You will work primarily with patients with high acuity or chronic mental health issues. Primary duties include:
- Clinical evaluations of new patients
- Assessing suitability for outpatient therapeutic care and need for additional mental health services
- Individual, family and/or group psychotherapeutic treatment
- Formulating treatment plans which may include therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to outside resources/specialists
- Providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, or psychotherapy
- Maintaining detailed and accurate clinical records (progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries)
- Providing consultation to peer clinicians or specific treatment
Salary range: $31.03/hr - $65.90/hr
Master’s degree and valid CA State License in Marriage Family Therapy (LMFT)
Must be able to apply and maintain UCLA Medical Staff membership
Working knowledge of general theoretical and clinical models
Skill writing clear and complete clinical notes and summaries of clinical evaluations
Experience interacting with professional healthcare providers in a multidisciplinary setting
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software programs
Ability to work well independently and in teams
Must be able to maintain equanimity and professional demeanor in any situation
