Mental Health Practitioner (Adult OCD Intensive Outpatient Program)
UCLA Health
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, USA • Ref #33230 • Posted 09/16/2026 Social Worker/Psychologist
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As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Mental Health Practitioner (Adult OCD Intensive Outpatient Program)
General Information
Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 1:00pm
Posted Date
09/16/2026
Salary Range: $32.74 - 43.23 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
33230
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Join our Neuropsychiatric Hospital and become part of a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting individuals experience acute mental health needs focusing on OCD. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team, helping implement and evaluate established treatment plans while supporting a safe and therapeutic environment. You will collaborate closely with nurses and other healthcare professions to monitory patient progress, support daily care needs, facilitate therapeutic activities, and contribute to individualized patient care planning. Key responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with established nursing care plans and medical orders
- Monitor and report changes in patient behavior, appearance, symptoms, and overall condition
- Support therapeutic programming through individual, small group, and large group activities
- Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic milieu management
- Document patient observations, interventions, and clinical outcomes accurately and timely
- Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to support patient treatment goals
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment and respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies
Please note: this is a part-time position
Salary range: $32.74/hr - $42.23/hr
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral sciences or related field and 3 years experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Knowledge of group dynamics and therapeutic group processes
Knowledge of psychological functioning and behavioral change
Knowledge of therapeutic communication techniques
Understanding of multidisciplinary healthcare team collaboration
Ability to assess, observe, and report patient behavior and concerns
Knowledge of managing assaultive behavior and utilizing appropriate safety interventions
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate patient-focused activities and therapeutic programming
Strong verbal and written communication skills
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
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