Sutter Bay Hospitals
Mental Health Therapist III
2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
Full-time · $59.87–$80.50/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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Organization:
ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick CampusPosition Overview:
Department: Central Intake, Herrick HospitalStatus: Full-Time, Benefited (5 days per week)
Scheduled Hours:
• Sunday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Monday through Thursday: 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
• Off Friday and Saturday
The Mental-Health Therapist III position is responsible for conducting high-volume mental health and substance use assessments, reviewing psychiatric referrals, and presenting patients for admission to Herrick Hospital's inpatient psychiatric units, partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs as well as our substance use inpatient program. 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.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
- Master's: social work, counseling, or related field
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- OR LPCC-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- OR LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2 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 communications 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 deadline
- General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), 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 the team, including 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 patient’s protected health information (PHI)
- Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
- Make timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and services
Job Shift:
VariedSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
SundayBenefits:
YesUnions:
YesPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $59.87 to $80.50 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.