Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist)

Responsibilities

• Identify, triage, and manage patients with medical and behavioral health issues as part of the primary care team.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families.
• Develop behavioral and therapeutic treatment plans.
• Assist providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders.
• Detect at-risk patients and assess clinical status for referred individuals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or PhD/PsyD in Psychology from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Valid California driver’s license with proof of insurance and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience with health psychology services for pediatric patients (0-18).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences, suicide prevention, and crisis assessment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Compassionate care approach.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment.