Behavior Health Clinician II

St. John's Community Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical (assorted)

Paid Holidays + PTO

403(b) retirement match

Life Insurance

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Union (SEIU)

FSA

Training & development

Career growth

Job summary

St. John’s Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician II to provide screening, counseling and referrals in an integrated medical and behavioral health setting.

The clinician will collaborate with a team, perform assessments, and promote patient self-management across multiple sites. Applicants must hold an LCSW or LMFT license in California, have at least 2 years of direct mental health experience, and preferably be bilingual.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or other licensure-qualifying field in CA.
• 2 years of direct mental health services in an integrated health setting.
• Licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as LCSW or LMFT.
• Bilingual (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, evaluation and mental health treatment.
• Offer individual and group therapy to promote overall wellness per treatment plan.
• Consult with medical providers on psychosocial issues arising in appointments.
• Triage urgent and routine referrals from medical staff and program personnel.
• Coordinate intake scheduling with staff and participate in case conferences.
• Develop client-centered treatment plans and linkages to case management and services.

Skills

LCSW/LMFT CA licensed

Education

MSW/related licensure-qualifying degree

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:

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.