Behavioral Health Clinician

Essential functions and responsibilities

• (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)
• Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments using standardized assessment tools and clinical interview techniques.
• Provides one-on-one counseling and treatment services to individuals with behavioral health conditions, including substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and co-occurring conditions.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, client goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Applies evidence-based patient-centered treatment interventions including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), stages of change model, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Recognize and implement harm reduction strategies including safer use education, overdose prevention, naloxone training, and engagement in treatment at all stages of readiness to change.
• Maintains knowledge of and connects clients to community resources including SUD treatment programs, mental health services, housing support, medical care, peer support groups, and social services.
• Provides culturally responsive and affirming services to diverse communities, with particular emphasis on LGBTQ+ populations and individuals of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds.
• Demonstrates understanding of how cultural identity, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and lived experiences impact substance use, recovery, and treatment engagement.
• Provides education and counseling related to HIV disease, transmission prevention, health behaviors, medication adherence, and co-occurring conditions affecting people living with HIV.
• Addresses the intersection of substance use, mental health, HIV/AIDS, sexual health, and other chronic health conditions in treatment planning and counseling.
• Conducts crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates substance use treatment groups and psychoeducational workshops.
• Collaborates with medical providers, case managers, peer navigators, housing specialists, and other team members to provide integrated care.
• Provides referrals and linkages to external treatment providers and community agencies.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with organizational, funder, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical supervision, and professional development activities.
• Delivers services at MHF's West Hollywood and South LA clinical sites as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned, as required.

Qualifications

• Required
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Current California BBS registration or licensure (ASW, AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 years of experience conducting substance use disorder (SUD) assessments and providing substance use counseling and treatment services.
• Demonstrated proficiency in one-on-one counseling and individual therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply recovery theories and modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, stages of change model, AA/NA/CA, MAT, SMART Recovery, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.
• Familiarity with harm reduction principles and strategies including safer use practices, overdose prevention, and meeting clients where they are in their recovery journey.
• Knowledge of community resources for substance use treatment, mental health services, housing, healthcare, and social services in Los Angeles County.
• Strong commitment to and demonstrated experience working with diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ populations and individuals of diverse racial and ethnic identities.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive, affirming, and non-judgmental care to people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, economic backgrounds, ages, abilities, and life experiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficient in electronic health record systems.
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Men's Health Foundation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIV disease, including transmission, prevention, treatment, and health behaviors related to HIV care and management.
• Understanding of co-occurring conditions commonly affecting people living with HIV, including mental health disorders, substance use disorders, viral hepatitis, and other chronic health conditions.
• Experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS or in HIV/AIDS service organizations.
• Familiarity with HIV-related health behaviors including medication adherence, viral suppression, sexual health, and risk reduction.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
• California certification as a substance use disorder counselor (CADTP, CADC) or similar credential.
• Training in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and integration of medical and behavioral health services.

• Company Requirements
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and a background check to include a 7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check.
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on the first day of work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules.
• Must take yearly flu shot or wear flu mask during flu season for patient-facing positions and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.