Lead Therapist - Senior Behavioral Health - 135837

Under general supervision of the Manager of Outpatient Psychiatry Services La Jolla, the Lead Therapist - Senior Behavioral Health provides all aspects of psychosocial mental and behavioral health services including primarily brief outpatient short-term individual and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, and case management. The therapist will work closely with clinical and administrative leadership to improve access to care and foster collaboration across UCSD Health psychiatry settings and programs, including the Emergency Department and Inpatient Psychiatry at UCSD Health East Campus, La Jolla and Hillcrest sites. The lead therapists will also be responsibility for overseeing case management procedures and coordination to best connect patients to psycho-social and community resources. Serve as liaison with other Psychiatry Division providers. Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team.

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

• Master's degree in a related mental health area.

• A valid California license as a mental health provider (LMFT, LCSW or LPCC) in good standing.

• A minimum of two (2) years post MSW experience.

• Bi-lingual in Spanish.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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