Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LMFT)

AltaMed; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 85,796 - 109,733; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter FSA

Career Advancement

Paid Time Off

Paid CME Days

Malpractice tail coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Pet Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is seeking a Clinician to apply psychological and counseling principles within a primary care setting in California. The role involves assessment, interventions, case management, and discharge planning, with collaboration in a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include licensure as LCSW or LMFT in California, a master's degree, and at least one year of relevant experience. BLS certification preferred; bilingual English/Spanish encouraged.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed by the California Behavioral Science Board.
• Master's level degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with children; 1 year of clinical experience for LCSW.
• BLS certification or higher per AHA or Red Cross guidelines.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English and other predominant language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychological/counseling principles in assessment, interventions, and discharge planning.
• Integrate behavioral health services into a primary care setting within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide individual, group, child, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities.
• Collaborate with patients to define treatment goals and measure outcomes; participate in conferences/workshops.

Skills

Licensure LCSW/LMFT

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Clinician applies psychological/counseling principles in the following areas: assessment, clinical interventions, research, training, case management, consultation, supervises non-licensed staff, and program development. The clinician is involved in integrating behavioral health services into a primary care setting. Responsibilities will include diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning. The clinician provides a variety of interventions, such as individual, group, child, and family therapy. Interventions will focus on short-term problem-solving therapy, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, behavior modification, case consultations, and other evidence-based practice techniques. The clinician is a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes medical providers, nursing staff, medical support staff, case managers, administrators, managers, and directors. The clinician collaborates with the patient to define the treatment goals and measures of success of treatment by utilizing evidence-based outcome measures. The clinician attends various conferences/workshops concerning mental health treatment, and may be involved in several research studies or multidisciplinary projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Professional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the California Behavioral Science Board.
• Master's level degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, and minimum one year of clinical experience for LCSW.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English and other predominant language of the population served preferred.

Compensation

$85,795.84 - $109,733.00 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate’s value and the role’s strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement ProgramCorporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.