Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician I/II (.80 FTE)

About the role

The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician I/II provides a full range of culturally sensitive social work, behavioral health treatment, and case management services to medical patients at La Clínica de La Raza. This position is supervised by the Site Manager and Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform psycho-social/behavioral health assessment, intervention and treatment services for children, adolescents, adults and their families under the supervision and license of his/her clinical supervisor.
• Co-manage client care under the direction of a licensed Clinical Supervisor and provide a range of clinical services including screening, bio-psycho-social/psychiatric assessments, mental status examinations, crisis intervention, BH panel management, short term counseling/therapy/psycho-education for individuals/families/groups, collateral services, individualized service planning, goal setting and monitoring.
• Conduct routine assessments of pregnant patients, identify strengths and risks, and develop a service plan in accordance with CPSP protocols and procedures.
• Provide behavioral health panel management interventions.
• Provide outreach, education, advocacy, information, linkage, and follow-up as needed to coordinate care.
• Formulate a provisional ICD-10 and DSM-5 diagnosis which is reviewed and established under the license of the Clinical Supervisor.
• Coordinate services with other community agencies, providing collateral services; establish good working relationships with staff members and outside professionals to maintain continuity of care.
• Provide crisis intervention for La Clínica patients and crisis support to coworkers in the medical department.
• Participate as an active member of the primary care treatment team. Provide support to colleagues and contribute to the creation of a positive and supportive work environment.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with staff, medical providers, and community partners.
• Aid in the development and implementation of new treatment programs under the supervision of the Manager, and as assigned.
• Meet required encounter productivity goals monthly.
• Review clinical interventions and case documentation with supervisor regularly.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conferences, and peer review process.
• Perform other clinical, administrative, and operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited program, including two years' experience preferably in a medical/social services setting providing counseling and crisis intervention services. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work, psychology, and human behavior, including the impact of physical health, mental health and substance use conditions. Experience providing short-term individual and family counseling/therapy and case management to clients with behavioral health, psychosocial, and medical conditions including issues of domestic violence, poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, trauma as well as medical conditions requiring special care. Knowledge of mandated reporting laws, child development, family systems, stages of change, and co-occurring mental health and substance use/abuse conditions. Ability to apply case management skills effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others (schools, social services, medical, housing, legal, etc.).

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work, psychology, and human behavior, including the impact of physical health, mental health and substance use conditions.
• Experience providing short-term individual and family counseling/therapy and case management to clients with behavioral health, psychosocial, and medical conditions including issues of domestic violence, poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, trauma as well as medical conditions requiring special care.
• Knowledge of mandated reporting laws, child development, family systems, stages of change, and co-occurring mental health and substance use/abuse conditions.
• Ability to apply case management skills effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others (schools, social services, medical, housing, legal, etc.).
• Flexible, willing to take on new tasks as needed.
• Experience with modalities of brief counseling, including CBT, solution-focused counseling and motivational interviewing strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required at some sites only, otherwise preferred.

Benefits

La Clínica de La Raza is a National Health Service Corps approved site. As such, our therapists and providers are eligible for federal and state loan repayment!

Pay

$62,462 - $97,988 per year

Schedule

N/A