Psychotherapist, Family Medicine

Sutter Health

Santa Rosa, CA

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


Organization:


SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - North


Position Overview:


Responsible for providing integrative psychotherapy through the modality of using expressive arts therapy with individuals, children and families. Provides comprehensive integrative assessment and counseling support for mental, emotional, social and behavioral issues that arise for patients with chronic or life-threatening illness. Assists patients in learning effective tools to cope with stress, grief and loss, and to make healthy behavioral changes. Works in partnership with physicians, other health practitioners and administrative staff on care coordination and treatment planning, and is the principle team resource for all mental health matters. The position also collaborates with the other psychotherapists to implement and sustain best practices in the area of integrative psychotherapy and guided imagery, and to stay abreast of research and best practice in the field of behavioral health and integrative medicine.


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


Required to have knowledge of the most recent Board of Behavioral Science requirements and adhere to them.


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/