Behavioral Health Therapist – Adults/Geriatrics, LCSW or LMFT

UCLA Health

. Provide a range of behavioral health services to multidisciplinary teams .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMalibu • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,960 - $160,922 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing behavioral health services, including psychosocial assessments and psychotherapeutic treatment, while effectively coordinating care and liaising with community agencies. Holds a strong understanding of clinical models and ethics relevant to LCSW and LMFT practices.

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CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Psychotherapy ExperiencePsychosocial AssessmentCoordination of Care

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyMental Status ExamClinical DocumentationTreatment PlanningBehavioral Health Services

Soft Skills

Effective Rapport BuildingTherapeutic AllianceAdvocacyAssertivenessDiplomacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Masters in Social WorkMasters in PsychologyMasters in Marriage and Family Therapy

Industry Keywords

Multidisciplinary TeamsOutpatient PracticesCommunity ResourcesMedical Records PoliciesGeriatric Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a range of behavioral health services to multidisciplinary teams
Serve outpatient practices of UCLA Health-Behavioral Health Associates, with emphasis on adult and geriatric populations and services also involving children and adolescents
Perform psychosocial assessments
Coordinate care
Provide consultation to the team
Deliver individual, family, or group psychotherapeutic treatment
Liaise with community agencies
Document treatment plans
Conduct disposition planning and advocacy
Travel between the Calabasas and Malibu clinics
Work Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with schedule potentially varying

Requirements

What you’ll need

CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field
2 years of experience and skill interacting with health care providers in a multidisciplinary setting
2 years of experience as a fully licensed, autonomous clinician
5+ years of psychotherapy experience in inpatient, outpatient, or group settings with or without license
Working knowledge of general theoretical and clinical models
Ability to develop effective rapport and working therapeutic alliances with patients
Skill in writing clear and complete clinical notes and summaries of clinical evaluations
Skills and experiences in documenting/charting to ensure current and accurate medical records are entered and documented in patient files in accordance with established Medical Records policies and procedures
Knowledge of LCSW/LMFT ethics and scope of practice
Ability to perform a complete mental status exam and recognize changes in mental status
Ability to establish and maintain effective and mutually respectful relationships with professionals and support staff
Knowledge of pertinent current community resources, including income maintenance, mental health treatment, special education, residential and vocational supports
Ability to provide and maintain appropriate coordination of care with existing providers and/or variety of community agencies and demonstrate assertiveness, persistence, and diplomacy as an advocate for the patient
Maintains the expected case load of patients
Final candidate accepting employment must disclose certain final administrative or judicial misconduct decisions or appeals within the last seven years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible-hybrid work arrangement with up to 40% remote