Psychotherapist

Sutter Health

. Provide psychotherapy to individuals, children, groups, and families .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSanta Cruz • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $94,482 - $132,271 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing integrative psychotherapy and conducting comprehensive assessments while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Proficient in applying evidence-based approaches and staying current with behavioral health research.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Mental Health DisciplineLCSW Or LMFT LicenseIntegrative PsychotherapyHolistic AssessmentEvidence-Based Approaches

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyComprehensive AssessmentsGuided ImageryCare Plan DevelopmentOutcomes Tracking

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Marriage & Family TherapistCalifornia Psychologist License

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthInterdisciplinary TeamBoard Of Behavioral ScienceAmbulatory CareMental Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide psychotherapy to individuals, children, groups, and families
Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide counseling support for mental, emotional, social, and behavioral issues
Help patients develop effective tools to cope with stress, grief, and loss and make healthy behavioral changes
Partner with physicians, other health practitioners, and administrative staff on care coordination and treatment planning
Serve as the principal team resource for mental health matters
Collaborate with other psychotherapists to implement and sustain best practices
Stay current with behavioral health research and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in a mental health discipline
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist), or California psychologist license
2 years of recent relevant experience
Ability to assess patient needs and provide high-quality integrative psychotherapy, guided imagery, and other evidence-based approaches
Knowledge of holistic assessment, care plan development, and outcomes tracking methods
Ability to work within the integrative medicine model and apply current behavioral health research in ambulatory care
Desire and ability to work as an active member of an interdisciplinary physician-led practice team
Knowledge of current Board of Behavioral Science requirements and adherence to them

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package
Full-time regular employee status
Day/evening shift
Monday–Friday schedule
No weekend requirements