Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Spanish-Speaking) – Telehealth

About the role

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Spanish-Speaking) at Reema Health is a key member of the Integrated Care Team. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide and coordinate member-centered quality care for a panel of members with complex health and social needs. The therapist will assess and diagnose behavioral health conditions, formulate treatment plans, and collaborate with other members of the team to deliver comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose behavioral health conditions, both chronic and acute.
• Formulate treatment plans for members in consultation with other members of the collaborative health team as the member's condition warrants.
• Ensure a behavioral health perspective is incorporated into comprehensive care planning for complex patients.
• Complete initial intakes and assess patient risks and needs, delivering therapeutic interventions and therapy, and referring and navigating to community resources for access to the broader behavioral health continuum of care.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatrists, social workers, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• Provide psychoeducation to members, emphasizing mental health promotion and disease prevention.
• Support referral for members who need additional specialty behavioral health care (e.g., to an in-patient facility) and advise on treatment plans until members are engaged in appropriate care.
• Establish and foster trusting relationships with patients and ensure care is aligned with the patient's goals and values.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences to ensure holistic and appropriate care for patients.
• Provide formal and informal coaching and education to other clinical and non-clinical team members about supporting patients with behavioral health issues.
• Contribute to the evolving design and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols for therapeutic treatment of behavioral health conditions in Reema’s care model to ensure we are providing the best patient care possible.

Requirements

• 3+ years of outpatient experience working with adults enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, or are dual-eligible.
• 3+ years of experience in assessing, planning, and managing behavioral patient care as acquired through direct clinical experience, including direct therapy and care/case management work.
• 3+ years of experience working with individuals who have significant mental and chemical health needs and believe that recovery is possible.
• 1+ years of experience practicing telemedicine.
• Fluency in Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Meet).
• Comfortable working in web-based platforms and apps across mobile and desktop browsers, with the ability to adapt quickly to new digital tools.
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions.
• Comfortable working in an integrated behavioral health model where you will work alongside Community Guide team members.
• Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care.
• Awareness and comfort in participating in an integrated behavioral health model where you will work alongside Community Guide team members.
• Experience with electronic medical records and other technology-based tools and systems.

Skills

• Experience with Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Meet).
• Experience with web-based platforms and apps across mobile and desktop browsers.
• Experience with electronic medical records and other technology-based tools and systems.

Qualifications & Position Requirements

• LCSW, LMFT or LPC with an active license in the state New Jersey.
• Ability to cross license in Ohio, Florida and Virginia.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Compliance with federal, state and local regulations regarding patient confidentiality & HIPAA.
• Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care.
• Experience with trauma-informed and evidence-based psychotherapy treatment for mental and chemical health conditions.
• Experience with an integrated behavioral health model where you will work alongside Community Guide team members.
• Experience with electronic medical records and other technology-based tools and systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA Options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Remote Work
• Technology Stipend
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Family and Medical Leave

Pay Range

• Newark, NJ: $82,000 - $90,000 USD per year
• Union City, NJ: $82,000 - $90,000 USD per year
• Passaic, NJ: $82,000 - $90,000 USD per year
• Trenton, NJ: $82,000 - $90,000 USD per year
• Camden, NJ: $82,000 - $90,000 USD per year
• Edison, NJ: $82,000 - $90,000 USD per year