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Psychotherapist, Family Medicine

Sutter Health

Santa Rosa, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$112,507.20–$151,860.80 Per Year
LOCATION
Santa Rosa, CA
POSTED
5 days ago
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!


Organization:


SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - North


Position Overview:


The Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist provides integrative psychotherapy services to individuals, children, and families within a collaborative healthcare setting. This role delivers comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and counseling for mental, emotional, social, and behavioral concerns, with particular attention to patients experiencing chronic or life‑threatening medical conditions.

The therapist supports patients in developing effective coping strategies for stress, grief, and loss, and facilitates meaningful, sustainable behavioral change that supports overall health and well‑being. Care is delivered using evidence‑based and integrative therapeutic approaches aligned with patient‑centered, whole‑person care.

Working as a core member of an interdisciplinary care team, the therapist partners closely with physicians, medical providers, care coordinators, and administrative staff to support integrated treatment planning and coordinated care delivery. The therapist serves as the primary behavioral health resource for the clinical team, offering consultation, clinical insight, and guidance related to mental health care needs.

The position also collaborates with fellow psychotherapists to implement, support, and sustain best practices in integrated behavioral health care, including brief interventions, health behavior change strategies, and mind‑body approaches such as guided imagery when appropriate. The therapist remains current with research and evolving best practices in behavioral health and integrative medicine to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based, and culturally responsive care.


Job Description :


EDUCATION:


Master's: Degree in a Mental Health discipline


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:


LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker


OR LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist


OR PSY-Psychologist of California


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:


2 years of recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:


+ Biopsychosocial assessment and diagnosis across the lifespan

+ Knowledge of behavioral health concerns related to chronic and life‑threatening illness

+ Proficiency in evidence‑based, brief therapeutic interventions for integrated care (e.g., CBT‑informed, motivational interviewing)

+ Ability to support health behavior change, stress management, and coping with grief and loss

+ Strong collaboration skills within interdisciplinary healthcare teams

+ Experience providing time‑limited, goal‑focused psychotherapy in medical settings

+ Clinical risk assessment, crisis intervention, and safety planning skills

+ Ability to develop culturally responsive treatment plans aligned with medical care goals


This role will be based embedded in a primary care clinic, providing short-term, solution-focused behavioral health care in 3-5 sessions.


Job Shift:


Days


Schedule:


Full Time


Days of the Week:


Monday - Friday


Weekend Requirements:


None


Benefits:


Yes


Unions:


No


Position Status:


Exempt


Weekly Hours:


40


Employee Status:


Regular


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


Pay Range is $112,507.20 to $151,860.80 / annual salary


_The 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._

About the Company

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Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1921
WEBSITE
https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

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