Psychotherapist, Family Medicine

About the job

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Organization:

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - North

Position Overview:

Job Profile Summary 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

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 $112,486.40 to $157,456.00 / annual salary The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.