LMFT: Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

LifeLong Medical Care; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLong Medical Care in Oakland is seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to join an inter-disciplinary team delivering psychosocial care within the health center setting. The role reports to the Associate Medical Director and Psychosocial Services Manager and focuses on client-centered assessments and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, short-term counseling, case management, crisis intervention, documentation, and participation in team meetings to

Qualifications

• Licensed MFT with current California license.
• Experience in clinical assessment and short-term counseling.
• Ability to work within an inter-disciplinary health care team.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, mental health diagnoses, treatment plans and implements short-term counseling.
• Provides short-term case management services for patients.
• Assists with crisis intervention and triage; notifies crisis response team when necessary.
• Works with team for follow-up assessment and prevention planning after crises.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records; submits encounter forms weekly.
• Participates in weekly clinical meetings; promotes integrated primary/mental health care.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts related to behavioral health and integrated care models.
• Consults informally with providers as needed.
• Follows all State of California mandated reporting requirements.

Education

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), California license

Job description

LifeLong Medical Care in Oakland is seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to join an inter-disciplinary team delivering psychosocial care within the health center setting. The role reports to the Associate Medical Director and Psychosocial Services Manager and focuses on client-centered assessments and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, short-term counseling, case management, crisis intervention, documentation, and participation in team meetings to