Behavioral Health Therapist/AMFT/ ASW/ LCSW/ Psy or ...

JOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Behavioral Health Therapist/ Clinicians LCSW/ASW/ AMFT/LMFT, or PsyD REPORTS TO: Behavioral Health ManagerSTATUS: ExemptCOMPENSATION: $80,000- $90,000 (Full-time)// Part-time might be availablePlus $5,000 sign-on bonus for bilingual Spanish/English fluency and licensed.LOCATION: Richmond, CA POSITION SUMMARYThe FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) Therapist provides screening, consultation, behavioral intervention, referrals and counseling and therapy to patients within an integrated medical and behavioral health setting. Makes clinical recommendations and refers to appropriate levels of care in a team based setting. Must be a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Associate Social Worker (ASW), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT ) Psychologist or PsyD in the State of California and experience providing direct counseling services preferred. This position requires a strong team player and self-starter. The BH Therapist will provide mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment of patients at our clinic. The BH Therapist is an employee that meets all other clinical and administrative requirements for the position. The BH Therapist promotes patients self-management and empowers patients/families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence. The BH Therapist will actively engage in care team huddles, clinical meetings, and quality improvement activities. The BH Therapist will seek opportunities to learn from others, be open to adapting best practices into their work and effectively communicate the areas which they feel uncomfortable or need to improve upon to their supervisors. The BH Therapist will contribute to the orientation and development of new personnel, as well as mentor peers and promote collaborative teamwork. The BH Therapist is committed to the constant pursuit of organizational excellence and improving the health status of the community. Primary Responsibilities:1. Clinical patient carea. Provide assessment, evaluation and mental health treatmentb.  Provide individual and group therapy to promote overall wellness, in accordance with the treatment plan up to 12 visits.c. Consult with medical providers on psychosocial issues patients bring to their medical appointmentsd. Triage both urgent and routine referrals from medical providerse. Collaborate with staff and providers to schedule patients for intakef. Engage in care team huddles in primary care departmentsg. Formulate client-centered treatment plans for assigned clientsh. Undertake case management, advocacy, medication monitoring, emergency services, insurance companies, education referrals and consultation with other agencies as appropriatei. Collaborate with primary care, prescribing physician, emergency services, life skills educations and consult other agencies regarding each clientj. See an average of 8 patients daily.2. Communication and supporta. Prepare case presentations when indicated to the multi-disciplinary teamb. Provide feedback to medical providers on patients referredc. Participate in Behavioral Health Department clinical and staff meetings and in other meetings as assignedd. Participate in scheduled supervision sessions with clinical and administrative supervisors3. Administrativea. Maintain professional licensureb. Comply with all medical record keeping requirements for assigned caseloadc. Comply with productivity objectives bu meeting billing requirements as set by the agencyd. Prepare timely submission of all Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) records required by the health center (i.e. visit notes, billing paperwork and prior authorizations as examples)e. Schedule work hours and days in accordance with operational needsf. Respond and contribute to data collection and other information gathering activities necessary for programs' evaluation, funding and developmentg.  Participate in weekly individual and group supervision as required.h.  Attend trainings to expand knowledge of current intervention options Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Associate Social Worker (ASW), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT ) Psychologist or PsyD with two years of related experience and/or training. Bi-lingual in Spanish is highly desired.·       Experience in a mental health/medical/social service setting providing assessment counseling/therapy and crisis intervention services preferred·       Bi-lingual in Spanish is desired.·       Minimum expectations:·       Demonstrated ability to keep accurate and complete charts, client records, required data forms and processes. Charts need to be closed and ready to bill within 24 hours within the Provider shift hours.·       Demonstrated ability to perform additional duties such as facilitating client support groups, individual or group counseling, health education, child development activities and/or training.·       Demonstrated ability to represent the agency in a professional manner with collaborative groups.·       Demonstrated ability to use cultural humility in working with diverse/low income and immigrant communities.·        Multi-tasking, ability to manage multiple clients' needs simultaneously·       Experience with Medi-Cal charting and coding is strongly preferred but not required·        Experience with Electronic Health Records is strongly preferred but not required·       Well versed in mandated reporting laws, child development, family systems, integrated behavioral health systems, stages of change, and co-occurring mental health and substance use/abuse conditions SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position may supervise behavioral health interns and volunteers.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust have completed coursework and have a current license in California. SPECIAL ADA REQUIREMENTSBrighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary 1. For the purposes of ADA, the "Responsibilities" and "Qualifications" essential job functions2. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with typical office noise and other disruptions.3. Extended periods of standing and sitting are required4. Various types of clinical equipment and office supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements5. Required to drive to other work sites for meetings, conferences, etc.BenefitsWe are proud to offer competitive wages and benefits to our employees. Please feel free to inquire during the interview process. As a summary, we offer:$5,000 sign-on bonus for licensed and bilingual (Spanish/English) clinicians.Payment schedule: $1,000 after 1 month of employment, $2,000 after 6 months and routine performance evaluation, and $2,000 after first year of employment.100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance!Competitive wages and a friendly environmentTwo weeks of vacation (increase after 1 year of employment)13 paid holidaysSick leave accrualOptional employee-paid dependent health coverage403b retirement account with matchingFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistant Program (EAP)HRSA Loan Repayment Program site, eligible up to $50,000

Created: 2025-01-09