Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW, Psychologist, LPCC) Mead Valley

Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW, Psychologist, LPCC) Mead Valley Full-Time Hybrid Locations Perris, CA 92570, USA Description Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 506,563 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96,867 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you. The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) will work to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing direct patient care for behavioral health services. This role will meet with individuals and families to provide brief behavioral psychotherapy services to patients and consultations primary care providers using an integrated care model. This is a hybrid position. Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm Responsibilities Provides short term targeted psychotherapy for problems identified by primary care providers Performs initial and ongoing behavioral health assessment to develop patient care plans Evaluates patients to identify social, emotional, and economic factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care Provides brief psychotherapy to patients and families Addresses and factors co-occurring disorders into patient’s care plan Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees Provide crisis management and psychoeducation for patients and families Conducts “warm hand offs” at medical provider requests Acknowledges and honors patients’ psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural beliefs Utilizes BHC staff protocols for referral, follow-up, and quality assurance Provider & Team Support Consults with primary care providers about behavioral aspects of their patients’ medical treatment Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives Participates in case conferences, trainings, and departmental or agency meetings, as directed Regulatory Compliance Follows BHC protocols, policies, and procedures Provides personal information and participates in the credentialing process with managed care companies Attends continuing education programs offered to upgrade professional skills and maintain licensing requirements Documents legible and legally defensible medical records Qualifications Education/Experience Education Doctorate degree in psychology with a valid CA Psychology License, or Master’s degree in social work with a valid CA LCSW License, or Master’s in degree in counseling with a valid CA LPCC License Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-Approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment AHA- approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement Two year of pre/post licensure psychotherapy experience with children, adults, and/or adolescents required; child/adolescent experience required Experience providing health psychotherapy services, such as smoking cessation, weight management, stress management, or work with chronically medically ill patients Experience working with children/adolescence required Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Knowledgeable about and experience with displaying of normal signs of human development and ability to assess and provide age-appropriate care Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team within medical care. Ability to operate one or more word-processing, spreadsheet, and/or electronic medical records systems Ability to do some charting simultaneously while in session Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, legible handwriting, and proofreading skills Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent planning and organizational ability Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner Physical Requirements Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight Ability to stand for long periods of time Salary Ranges Psychologist: $ 113,600 - $172,800 per year, depending on experience. LCSW, LPCC: $ 95,400 - $141,300 per year, depending on experience. Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized. This position is eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nhcare