Behavioral Health Clinician

On Lok; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account and EAP

Job summary

On Lok seeks a Behavioral Health professional to deliver comprehensive assessments, individual and family therapy, and case management for elders in our PACE program. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement tailored care plans focused on what matters to participants.

Responsibilities include crisis management, caregiver education, and collaborative care with other professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology; CA LMFT/LCSW license required.
• 3 years counseling experience with at-risk or long-term care population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and comprehensive behavioral health assessments for older adults.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the IDT.
• Provide short-term psychotherapy (CBT, problem-solving, supportive counseling).
• Screen for depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors; monitor progress.
• Coordinate with IDT and pharmacists to integrate behavioral health into care plans.
• Support dementia-related care, caregiver coaching, and crisis management.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Bilingual ability

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Job description

• Minimum Salary 49.20 Per hour
• Maximum Salary 65.60 Per hour

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services, this position participates in a multi-disciplinary team providing for evaluation, individual, family and group treatment, and case management of older adults who have behavioral health management needs. This position may also provide direct support for Behavioral Health program materials development and program implementation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct intakes and comprehensive behavioral health assessments for older adults, including cognitive, mood, substance use, and psychosocial evaluations, as indicated.

Develop, coordinate and implement individualized care plans aligned with the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT) and participant goals (“What Matters”).

Provide short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., CBT, problem-solving therapy, supportive counseling) tailored to geriatric populations, including family therapy.

Perform screening and monitoring for depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, as indicated.

Collaborate closely with IDT and pharmacists to integrate behavioral health into overall care plans.

Support management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, including non-pharmacologic interventions and caregiver coaching.

Conduct crisis assessment, intervention and management, including suicide risk evaluation and safety planning.

Engage and support family members and caregivers, providing education, counseling, and consultations.

Maintain timely, compliant documentation in the EHR, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support regulatory readiness.

Provide case management services as pertained to behavioral health, as needed, including intensive case management, to include evaluations and service plan development.

Contributes to team meetings and case conferences through presentation of cases, discussion of clinical issues and exchange of information and ideas.

Able to provide direct supervision to LCSW or MFT license eligible staff.

May help plan, develop, and administer staff training seminars and materials.

All other reasonably related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master's Degree

Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology including LMFT or LCSW Certificate/License for the State of California.

Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

3 years

Counseling experience with at risk population or in long-term care setting required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSAs

Comprehensive range of mental health and substance abuse counseling, assessment and crisis intervention skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills, including ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team, and to work with clients who manifest complex psychosocial issues.

Ability to work with various ethnic backgrounds and cultural orientations.

Bilingual ability may be required for certain positions/assignments.

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications

Time Frame

Clinical\MFT - Marriage & Family Therapist License OR

Case Mgmt/Social Services\LCSW - Licensed Certified Social Worker

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience (Preferred)

Experience

Experience Details

Minimum of one year

With geriatric population.

Minimum of one year

In a long-term care setting or community mental health.

On Lok

Dedicated to The Care of Elders:

On Lok is a not-for-profit organization founded in the early 1970s by a group of citizens concerned about the plight of elders and the lack of long term options in the community. On Lok serves as the administrative arm of a group of five affiliated non-profit organizations. Its functions include research and development, human resources, fundraising and management information systems.

We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare.

Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career!

On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any position for 20 hr/wk or more):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance and Employee Discount Program
• Mental Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance, and additional benefits are available

Your final compensation offer will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and licenses/certifications. The pay range is expressed as an hourly rate regardless of FLSA status. Exempt positions are paid salaried and are not subject to overtime.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and state and federal laws (including federal PACE requirements at 42 CFR460.64(a);460.68(a), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

On Lok is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy),race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other terms, privileges or benefits of employment please contactRecruitment( [e-mail] ).