Mental Health Therapist Lead

  • Sutter Health
  • San Mateo, California
  • Full Time

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview:

Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families in an outpatient setting. Delivers services and treatments based on recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments. Provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments. Serves as the primary contact for involving and educating patients, families, and significant others in the process of treatment and mental health recovery. Acts as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families. This job is performed in both inpatient and outpatient as well as in an individual or a group setting. Responsible for training and mentoring others.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

Master's: social work, counseling or related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker

OR LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

OR LPCC-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE

6 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of various principles, procedures, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Demonstrates working knowledge of available specialized treatment centers, including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities.

Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook),and electronic health records (EHR).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently as well as be part of a team, accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patients protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Make timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and services.

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Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $59.63 to $80.49 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Job ID: 490147450
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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