Behavioral Health Clinician – Primary Care Impact

TrueCare; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Low-cost health, dental, vision & life

Job summary

TrueCare seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to join the primary care treatment team in California. You will identify, triage, and manage patients with medical and behavioral health needs, providing psychoeducation and tailored behavioral plans.

Role emphasizes collaboration with primary care providers, trauma-informed care, and proficiency with electronic health records. CA licensure (LCSW/LMFT/PSY) preferred, bilingual in English/Spanish required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or PhD/PsyD in Psychology.
• Licensed in CA: LCSW, LMFT (BBS), Psychologist.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA).
• Valid California Driver’s License with proof of insurance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience providing health psychology services for pediatric patients 0–18.
• Trauma-informed care approaches and ACEs impact on brain development and suicide prevention.
• Proficient with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Identify, triage and manage primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems.
• Provide psychoeducation and education-based strategies; develop specific behavioral/therapeutic treatment plans.
• Assist primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial issues.
• Assess clinical status of patients referred by the PCP.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Pediatric health psychology

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) CA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) CA

Licensed Psychologist (CA)

PhD/PsyD in Psychology

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

TrueCare seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to join the primary care treatment team in California. You will identify, triage, and manage patients with medical and behavioral health needs, providing psychoeducation and tailored behavioral plans.

Role emphasizes collaboration with primary care providers, trauma-informed care, and proficiency with electronic health records. CA licensure (LCSW/LMFT/PSY) preferred, bilingual in English/Spanish required.