IBH STAFF THERAPIST - LCSW/PSYCHOLOGISTS/LPCC

About the role

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community. Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, or group psychotherapy using evidence-based interventions.
• Maintain a minimum patient panel of 30 per week, conduct intake, counseling services with the intention of meeting specific treatment goals.
• Complete documentation using the electronic health record in a timely fashion while adhering to related laws and regulations for documentation.
• Offer guidance and training to new staff members or interns as required.
• Provide all services in accordance with accepted standards of care and Axis protocols within the parameters of agency contractual requirements.
• Conduct psychological testing, or assessments as requested - psychologists only.
• Assist medical providers in diagnostic clarification where needed.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to integrate behavioral health into overall care.
• Offer crisis intervention, case management, and referrals to community resources as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or LPCC California Board of Behavioral Sciences OR Ph.D./Psy.D in Counseling or EdD (must be licensed as a Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology)
• 2-5 years of post-licensure experience in a clinical setting, preferably in primary care, integrated care or community mental health, with strong training in integrated behavioral health.
• Knowledge of integrated care models, trauma-informed care, and cultural competence.
• Experience in providing therapy in healthcare or community-based health clinic settings is preferred.
• Proficiency in cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing or similar modalities.
• Experience providing psychotherapy in any of the following: group, children, individual families, couples. Providing psychotherapy for children ages 5 and above is highly desirable.
• Ability to conduct short-term interventions (30 min. or 45 min. sessions).
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team in a medical setting.
• Experience working with individuals who have medical issues and co-morbid mental health conditions.
• Experience managing a diverse caseload and providing care to patients with complex needs.
• Competence in using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, employee relations, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude and attention to detail with the ability to organize and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or LPCC California Board of Behavioral Sciences OR Ph.D./Psy.D in Counseling or EdD (must be licensed as a Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology)
• 2-5 years of post-licensure experience in a clinical setting, preferably in primary care, integrated care or community mental health, with strong training in integrated behavioral health.
• Knowledge of integrated care models, trauma-informed care, and cultural competence.
• Experience in providing therapy in healthcare or community-based health clinic settings is preferred.
• Proficiency in cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing or similar modalities.
• Experience providing psychotherapy in any of the following: group, children, individual families, couples. Providing psychotherapy for children ages 5 and above is highly desirable.
• Ability to conduct short-term interventions (30 min. or 45 min. sessions).
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team in a medical setting.
• Experience working with individuals who have medical issues and co-morbid mental health conditions.
• Experience managing a diverse caseload and providing care to patients with complex needs.
• Competence in using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, employee relations, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude and attention to detail with the ability to organize and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).

Skills

• Expertise in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Addressing mental health and behavioral concerns.
• Supporting clients in achieving optimal mental health outcomes.
• Working with diverse populations across the lifespan.
• Providing therapy in healthcare or community-based health clinic settings.
• Conducting psychological testing or assessments.
• Diagnosing mental health conditions.
• Developing treatment plans.
• Collaborating with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals.
• Offering crisis intervention, case management, and referrals to community resources.
• Participating in staff meetings and attending other meetings and training events.

Benefits

• Loan repayment application – up to $50K for the first 2 years through the National Health Service Corp Program (HPSA score is 21).
• Generous stipend to cover licensing and continuing education costs.
• Paid time off to complete continuing education.
• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week.