Psychologist, Behavioral Health

Sutter Health

Psychologist providing mental health services to outpatient clients at Sutter Health. Involves autonomous decision making and consultation with clinical staff in a hybrid work setting.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,044 - $162,074 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing mental health services, including assessment, treatment planning, and intervention for diverse populations. Proficient in adhering to ethical standards and utilizing psychotherapeutic modalities and interventions.

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PhD Or PsyD In PsychologyLicensed Psychologist (PSY)Psychotherapeutic ModalitiesAssessment And Treatment PlanningMultidisciplinary Treatment Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Mental Health ServicesPsychological TreatmentIntervention ModalitiesDischarge PlanningCommunity Resource CoordinationClinical Decision MakingKnowledge Of DSMKnowledge Of Psychotropic MedicationsHuman Development KnowledgePsychosocial Factors Knowledge

Soft Skills

Autonomous Decision MakingCooperative TeamworkEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Psychologist (PSY)

Industry Keywords

American Psychological Association Ethical StandardsChild And Adolescent Mental HealthAdult Outpatient ServicesPsychiatric Treatment Problems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides mental health services to child, adolescent, and primarily adult outpatient clients and their families
Requires autonomous decision making, assessment, treatment planning, interventions, discharge planning and internal and external community resource coordination
Performs other duties as assigned, including consultation with other clinical staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate: PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an accredited institution
4 years recent relevant experience
PSY - Psychologist licensed in the state of practice
Knowledge of human development, psychological treatment, and intervention modalities with children, adolescents and adults
Knowledge of psychosocial factors relevant to mental health
Knowledge of and adherence to American Psychological Association ethical standards
Knowledge of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, and psychotherapeutic modalities and interventions, including psychotropic medications
Ability to effectively work with a wide range of psychiatric treatment problems
Ability to cooperatively work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
Ability to make sound clinical decisions regarding assessing patient's acuity and appropriate dispositions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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