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The clinician provides behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, and clinical interventions within an integrated medical setting. They collaborate with medical providers to manage patient care, formulate treatment plans, and ensure appropriate referrals and documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess a valid LCSW or LMFT license in California. A minimum of 2 years of experience in an integrated health setting is required.
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Job description
The Behavioral Health Clinician II (BHC II) provides screening, consultation, behavioral intervention, referrals and counseling and therapy to patients within an integrated medical and behavioral health setting.
Makes clinical recommendations and refers to appropriate levels of care in a team-based setting.
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of California.
This position requires a strong team player and self-starter.
The BHC II will provide mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment of patients across multiple sites.
The BHC II promotes patients' self-management and empowers patients/families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence.
Benefits
Free Medical, Dental & Vision
13 Paid Holidays + PTO
403 (B) retirement match
Life insurance, EAP
Tuition Reimbursement
SEIU Union
Flexible Spending Account
Continued workforce development & training
Succession plans, growth within
Required Skills/Qualifications
Education
(Required)
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or other discipline acceptable toward licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a therapist.
Experience
(Required)
2 years providing direct mental health services and supports in an integrated health setting.
Bilingual (preferred).
Licensure/Certification
• Licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as LCSW, LMFT
Essential duties and responsibilities
Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Training
Free Medical
403(B) Retirement Match
SEIU Union
Workforce Development
13 Paid Holidays
Clinical patient care
Provide assessment, evaluation and mental health treatment
Provide individual and group therapy to promote overall wellness, in accordance with the treatment plan
Consult with medical providers on psychosocial issues patients bring to their medical appointments
Triage both urgent and routine referrals from medical providers and program staff
Collaborate with staff and providers to schedule patients for intake
Engage in regular case conferencing with program staff and primary care departments
Formulate client-centered treatment plans for assigned clients
Ensure linkage to case management, advocacy, medication monitoring, emergency services, insurance companies, education referrals and consultation with other agencies as appropriate
Collaborate with primary care, prescribing physician, emergency services, program staff, and consult (where appropriate) other agencies regarding each client
Communication and support
Prepare case presentations when indicated to the multi-disciplinary team
Provide feedback to medical providers and program staff on patients referred
Participate in Integrated Behavioral Health clinical, staff, and other meetings as assigned
Participate in scheduled supervision sessions with clinical and administrative supervisors
Administrative
Maintain professional licensure
Comply with all medical record keeping requirements for assigned caseload
Meet or exceed productivity objectives
Prepare timely submission of all Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) records required (i.e. visit notes, billing paperwork and prior authorizations as examples)
Schedule work hours and days in accordance with operational needs
Respond and contribute to data collection and other information gathering activities necessary for programs' evaluation, funding and development
St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
