Primary Psychotherapist

Description

Play a key role in the delivery of world-class patient care. Make a significant contribution to an award-winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a life-changing difference. At UCLA Health, you can do all this and more.

Compassionate, self-directed licensed therapists with a passion for mental health and substance use treatment will thrive in UCLA Health's Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program-a dynamic setting dedicated to supporting individuals through complex mental health and substance use challenges.

In this high-impact role as a primary therapist, you'll bring clinical excellence and independent judgment to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. As a vital voice in treatment planning, you'll play a central role in assessing patient needs, developing care strategies, and delivering direct support to both patients.

We're seeking a proactive, thoughtful clinician who thrives in dynamic settings and is motivated by meaningful work. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow alongside dedicated mental health professionals, we invite you to bring your expertise and passion to our team.

Hourly Salary Range (Annual Rate Adjusted for Part-Time) : $34.24 - $74.19

Schedule : Monday - Friday; 2 : 00 - 6 : 00pm

Bargaining Unit : HX - UPTE

Qualifications

We're seeking a dedicated clinical professional with :

LMFT, LCSW, or PhD with current CA license- Required

Prior experience with both substance use treatment and mental health treatment - Required

Knowledge of CAMFT and APA ethics and scope of practice

Knowledge of the goals & interventions of intensive outpatient, day treatment, partial hospitalization, and inpatient programs

Knowledge of relevant psychiatric diagnoses, including presenting symptoms and typical treatment approaches

Knowledge of psychosocial factors in the etiology & treatment of mental illness

Ability to complete psychosocial assessments effectively & efficiently