Behavioral Health Clinician 2 (LCSW)

Behavioral Health Clinician 2 (LCSW)

Under the direction of the Behavioral Health Clinician Lead, the Behavioral Health Clinician 2 provides counseling services to individual patients, their families and significant others as well as group sessions by performing the following duties and responsibilities as described below.

Location

Midtown - Sacramento, CA (95811)

• Essential functions
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions using strength-based approaches.
• Adhere to established department policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Conduct thorough evaluations and follow-up sessions to assess progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, setting goals, objectives, and discharge plans.
• Administer therapeutic interventions such as cognitive therapy, behavior modification, and stress management techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other therapists to address patient needs and coordinate care.
• Make referrals for patients requiring additional psychological or psychiatric services, including psychotropic medication if necessary.
• Participate in integrated systems of care, staff meetings, case reviews, and consultation/supervision sessions as required.

• Additional Duties
• Initiates and takes on special responsibilities as required by grant funded projects and other program developed efforts.

• Minimum Requirements
• Master's degree or higher in Social Work
• LCSW State license in good standing
• Experience providing therapy and counseling services, preferably in a healthcare or mental health setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Preferred Background • Experience in any of the following areas