Behavioral Health Case Worker

East Valley Community Health Center Inc.; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Defined contribution retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

East Valley Community Health Center Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Screening Specialist to support integrated primary care and mental health services in West Covina, CA. You will screen patients for anxiety, depression and substance use, and document results in the EHR.

Collaborate with medical teams, provide brief consultations, and coordinate referrals. Requires a BA in Social Work or related field, CPR, 1 year of relevant experience, and bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• CPR Certification required.
• One year social work experience in medical or mental health setting.
• bilingual English/Spanish and bi-cultural.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Familiar with Electronic Health Records system.

Responsibilities

• Screen new and returning patients using required screening tools.
• Score behavioral health screeners and enter results into EHR.
• Provide brief consultation during medical visits for enrollment/linkage to behavioral health.
• Collaborate with care teams to intervene with patients needing immediate consultation.
• Perform crisis intervention, case management, referrals and follow-up.
• Develop relationships with care teams and BH staff.
• Attend weekly/monthly staff meetings with teams and supervisor.
• Complete all required documentation within 24 hours.

Skills

CPR Certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

EHR familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) system

Job description

The purpose of this position is to work within an integrated system of care between primary care and mental health, ensuring that patients seeking medical services are screened for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and substance use and that their mental health needs are addressed.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that new patients and as appropriate, returning patients complete required screening tools
• Score behavioral health screeners and enter results into EHR.
• Perform brief consultation with patients during medical visit for enrollment and or linkage in Behavioral health services.
• Work closely with medical providers and care teams to intervene with patients needing immediate consultation.
• Perform crisis intervention, case management, referrals and follow-up as required.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with care teams, medical providers and other BH staff members.
• Participate in weekly and monthly staff meetings with care teams, BH department and supervisor.
• Complete all required documentation within 24 time period.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required.
• One-year social work experience in a medical or mental health setting.
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work within a team environment.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Must be familiar and have the ability to work within an Electronic Health Records system.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESSES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Duties are performed primarily in an clinical setting
• Work requires periods of walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, seeing and ability to articulate clearly.
• Ability to work productively within space used by multiple employees.
• Ability to write notes, track and graph records and reports.
• Ability to relate well with patients and exercise good customer service skills on the phone and in person.
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, and bend.
• Ability to work with personal computer.
• Travel to and from clinic or meeting sites within geographic service area.

DOE: $23.00 - $27.16

East Valley offers a competitive salary, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan. You will also enjoy a work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year.

EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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