Associate MSW/MFT Behavioral Health Provider

Responsibilities

• Ensures a productive work environment and achievement of goals through strategies and practices in line with the CARE fundamentals of communication.
• Communicates effectively by using welcoming words, proper tone of voice, appropriate body language, eye contact and smiling in patient interactions.
• Listens skillfully and displays a willingness and ability to acknowledge patient needs, expectations and values through the use of reflective listening and empathy conveyance.
• Responds to patient needs in ways that are helpful and beyond expectation.
• In coordination with primary care providers and clinical supervisor, provides mental health services including screenings, counseling, referrals, treatment plans and ongoing assessments in accordance with SPLG expected standards.
• Develops, runs and coordinates all aspects of Shared Medical Appointments across a variety of topics related to behavioral health, mental health, physical health and overall wellbeing.
• Evaluates patients in a timely and courteous manner.
• Refers patients with serious mental health conditions necessitating inpatient or specialty care.
• Utilizes on-going assessment skills to ensure high quality of treatment and care.
• Develops individualized treatment plans in coordination with the patient and other involved parties, identifying and pursuing realistic treatment goals.
• Maintains participant mental health records, treatment statistics and other documentation according to agency standards.
• Maintains professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning, attending continuing education offerings, reading professional literature, and engaging in other activities, which develop new knowledge and skills.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, guidelines, and other State and Federal laws).
• This also includes reporting to the Board of Directors, Compliance Officer, Privacy Officer, or supervisor any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
• Consistently adheres to and/or exceed SPLG’s communication guidelines and expectations with internal and external customers including co-workers, patients, and external partners.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage Family Therapy
• Current Registered Associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California with BBS Associate number
• Maintains an updated CPR certificate, valid California driver's license
• Experience working in a community health center setting or similar environment is desired
• Fluent Spanish/English Required
• Knowledge of or reasonable ability to learn use of Electronic Health Record

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, sitting, typing, reaching, bending, moving and/or lifting up to 25 pounds

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $37.02 - $46.13
Employment Type: Full Time
Benefits: available to all regular Salud employees working 24+ hours per week. Part-time employees may receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Benefits include: Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans for employee
Paid Time Off (PTO): 19 days per year, increases after 3 years
Paid Holidays: 12 per year
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Employer funded Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
Optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)