LCSW | Gilroy, CA – Integrated Behavioral Health + Primary Care

Britt Medical; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Britt Medical in Gilroy, CA seeks a full-time LCSW or Psychologist to provide integrated behavioral health services in a primary care setting.

You will collaborate with primary care providers, conduct screenings and assessments, and deliver individual, family and group interventions using evidence-based methods. You will also provide crisis intervention, training to staff, and psychopharmacological consultation within scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s in social work or doctoral degree in psychology.
• Current California LCSW or Psychologist license and LPCC license.
• 1 year of directly related experience preferred.
• Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated behavioral health services to primary care patients.
• Collaborate with primary care providers on mental health concerns.
• Conduct behavioral health screening, triage, evaluation and assessment.
• Deliver individual, family and group interventions with evidence-based methods.
• Offer crisis intervention, treatment planning, and ongoing interventions.
• Provide psychopharmacological consultation in collaboration with a psychiatrist.
• Educate and train clinic staff; coordinate referrals to resources.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and program materials.
• Participate in case conferences, peer review and quality assurance.

Skills

Integrated care

Crisis intervention

Clinical consultation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

A community-focused healthcare organization in Gilroy, California, is seeking a full-time LCSW or Psychologist to provide integrated behavioral health services and clinical consultation within a primary care setting.

Position Highlights:

• Provide integrated behavioral health services to primary care patients with mental health needs
• Collaborate with primary care providers on psychological disorders, substance use disorders, chronic pain, chronic disease, and related psychosocial concerns
• Conduct behavioral health screening, triage, evaluation, and assessment
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions using evidence-based therapeutic methods
• Provide crisis intervention, ad hoc counseling, treatment planning, and behavioral health interventions
• Provide psychopharmacological consultation to primary care providers in collaboration with a psychiatrist and within scope of practice
• Provide behavioral health consultation and training to clinic staff
• Work closely with medical case managers and primary care providers
• Educate and support patients and families regarding medical and behavioral health needs
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate community resources
• Provide comprehensive behavioral health services including intake evaluations, assessments, collateral interventions, outreach, and follow-up
• Maintain accurate patient records, clinical documentation, reports, protocols, and program materials
• Participate in case conferences, peer review, quality assurance, and program evaluation
• Support a culturally responsive approach to care for a diverse patient population

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work/social welfare or doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Current California LCSW or Psychologist license
• Current LPCC license
• One year of directly related experience preferred
• Experience in primary care consultation, behavioral medicine, health psychology, or a related field preferred
• Experience in public/community health settings and/or serving low-income multicultural populations preferred
• Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable

Compensation & Benefits:

• $92,200–$123,338 annual salary
• Additional benefits available

Location & Lifestyle:

Gilroy offers an appealing blend of community charm, wine-country surroundings, and easy access to the broader Bay Area and Central Coast. The area is surrounded by vineyards, farmland, and the Santa Cruz Mountains, providing abundant opportunities for hiking, cycling, exploring local wineries, and enjoying Northern California’s mild climate, while local restaurants, shopping, and community events add to its small-city appeal. San Jose is ~30 miles away, Santa Cruz and Monterey are each ~40 miles, and San Francisco is ~80 miles, providing convenient access to major employment centers, beaches, cultural attractions, and metropolitan amenities. Pinnacles National Park is also ~45 miles away, making Gilroy an attractive home base for those who enjoy both outdoor adventure and proximity to the Bay Area.