Behavioral Health Clinician

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Medical Centers in Fresno, CA seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide short-term individual and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, and care coordination under supervision of a licensed clinician. Responsibilities include interview and discussion around diagnoses, treatment planning, linkage to outpatient services, and active participation in a multidisciplinary team.

CA BBS registration is required or must be obtained within six years of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
• CA Board of Behavioral Sciences registration or must become registered within six years
• Crisis intervention training completed within 60 days of hire or transfer

Responsibilities

• Provide brief short-term individual and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, and care coordination
• Interviews patients and facilitates discussion around diagnosis and treatment planning
• Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team and linkage to outpatient services

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Care coordination

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

MSW

Master's in Psychology/Counseling

Crisis intervention training

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
• Free Continuing Education and certification
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
• Great food options with on-demand ordering
• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Clinician works under the supervision of a licensed clinician and provides all aspects of psychosocial mental and behavioral health services including primarily brief short-term individual and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, and case management. Interviews patients and facilitates discussion around diagnosis and treatment planning. Provides case coordination, client advocacy, and linkage to outpatient services as needed. Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team.MUST BE REGISTERED with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Qualifications

Education

• One of the following is requiredo Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health, Professional Clinical Counseling or related field with concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work
• Community Health System approved crisis intervention training completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into position required

Experience

• 2 years of clinical or social work or related experience required
• Experience in behavioral health preferred
• Experience in an inpatient or outpatient care setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• One of the following current and valid registration is requiredo ACSW - State of California Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
• AMFT - State of California Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
• APCC - State of California Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
• State of California ASW/AMFT/APCC registration must be current and in good standing during employment. Incumbent must become licensed within six years from the date of registration in the State of California. Failure to receive licensure within this time frame will result in termination of employment.
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.