Behavioral Health Clinician 1 (ASW)

One Community Health Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Compensation package

Job summary

One Community Health Sacramento is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician 1 to provide counseling services at the Midtown Clinic in Sacramento, CA. The role involves individual and group therapy with families and significant others, collaborating with the care team, and coordinating referrals as needed.

The position requires a Master's in Social Work, ASW in good standing, and CPR/BLS certification. Strong communication and a person-centered approach are essential for delivering equitable,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• ASW certification in good standing is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• CPR and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions using strength-based approaches.
• Adhere to department policies and quality standards.
• Perform thorough evaluations and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Develop personalized treatment plans with patients and families.
• Administer cognitive therapy, behavior modification, and stress management techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to coordinate care.
• Refer patients for additional psychological or psychiatric services when needed.
• Participate in care coordination meetings and supervision sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

ASW certification

CPR

BLS Certification

Job description

Under the direction of the Behavioral Health Clinician Lead, the Behavioral Health Clinician 1 provides counseling services to individual patients, their families and significant others as well as group sessions by performing the following duties and responsibilities as described below.

Location

Midtown Clinic (Sacramento, 95811).

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions using strength-based approaches.
• Adhere to established department policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Conduct thorough evaluations and follow-up sessions to assess progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, setting goals, objectives, and discharge plans.
• Administer therapeutic interventions such as cognitive therapy, behavior modification, and stress management techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other therapists to address patient needs and coordinate care.
• Make referrals for patients requiring additional psychological or psychiatric services, including psychotropic medication if necessary.
• Participate in integrated systems of care, staff meetings, case reviews, and consultation/supervision sessions as required.

Additional Duties

• Initiates and takes on special responsibilities as required by grant funded projects and other program developed efforts.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work
• State Certification as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), in good standing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Active CPR and BLS Certification.

Preferred Background

• Experience in any of the following areas:
  • Substance Abuse Disorder
  • Maternal Mental Health
  • Pediatrics (Youth)
  • LGBTQIA+ and Gender Aff
• Bilingual, English plus any of the following languages:
  • Spanish
  • Dari,
  • Pashto
• Experience with integrated behavioral health models, including collaboration with primary care or multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who demonstrate inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness help strengthen our commitment to equitable and compassionate care for all.
• Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma informed systems and restorative practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

One Community Health endorses and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete this application or you are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Our Benefits

For more information on the comprehensive benefits we provide, please visit: https://onecommunityhealth.com/careers/recruitment

Additional Information

We only employ US citizens and non-US citizens authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law.