Mental Health Practitioner
Job Description
people are here for more than a career. They’re committed to elevating the
lives of everyone they come into contact with. It’s only possible when you’re
passionate about what you do and where you get to do it. As a key member of our
team, you’ll be able to use your unique experience to help support positive
patient experiences.
In this role, you will
collaborate with a team of psychiatric professionals to provide compassionate
care and support to adolescents who are recovering from major mental health issues. You will engage with families in this
specialty program to help trat pos-partum depression and other illnesses while
addressing the needs of this underserved population.
At UCLA Health, our
passion for delivering the highest quality patient care has enabled us to
become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and
more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home
to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the
David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to play a key role in
supporting exceptional patient experiences, join us and enjoy a fulfilling
career at UCLA Health.
Schedule: Monday –
Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Hourly Salary Range
$29.41 – $38.82 ((Union represented, step based salary depending on years of
experience)
Bargaining
Unit: EX – AFSCME
Qualifications
- BA in Psychology or Related Field
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- At least two years experience in mental health setting, preferably psychiatric hospital settings
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A working knowledge of group dynamics, psychological functioning, therapeutic communication
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.