Psychotherapist, Family Medicine
Job Description
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Organization:
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - NorthPosition 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:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $112,507.20 to $151,860.80 / annual salaryThe 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.