Behavioral Health Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary 

The Mental Health Clinician provides comprehensive behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders through assessment, psychotherapy, rehabilitation, case management, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary care coordination using recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices. 

Essential Functions 

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. 
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy. 
• Deliver rehabilitation, collateral, and targeted case management services. 
• Provide crisis intervention, field-based outreach, and community-based services. 
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, peers, housing specialists, and community partners. 
• Maintain timely and accurate Medi-Cal compliant clinical documentation. 
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. 
• Respond to after-hours on-call responsibilities as assigned. 
• Complete court reports and attend hearings when required. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or related behavioral health discipline. 
• LCSW/ASW, LMFT/AMFT, LPCC/APCC, Licensed Psychologist, or other qualifying California credentials. 
• Licensed clinicians are compensated at the higher end of the pay scale.
• Three (3) years of behavioral health experience preferred. 
• Valid California Driver License and automobile insurance. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Knowledge of serious mental illness, recovery-oriented care, and trauma-informed treatment. 
• Strong crisis intervention, assessment, and documentation skills. 
• Experience using Electronic Health Records. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave 
• Professional Development Opportunities 

\nCompany Description

Overview
Group meeting at HillviewServing more than 2,000 clients, Hillview Mental Health Center empowers individuals affected by mental illness to flourish and live productive, fulfilling lives. Our staff of psychiatrists, nurses, clinicians, recreational therapists and case managers work collaboratively to provide individually tailored services for our clients. These services can include medication evaluation and treatment, individual or group therapy, case management, substance abuse treatment and crisis management.

In all of our interactions, we treat our clients with dignity and compassion, helping them to identify their needs and goals and maximize their strengths.

We understand that our clients have practical needs that affect their ability to recover and thrive. We work closely with government and nonprofit agencies to help our clients obtain housing, transportation, schooling, employment and other supportive services. Hillview Village, our permanent housing complex, provides a welcoming home to 85 low income, chronically homeless clients.

Mental illness impacts all facets of life. Without treatment, individuals may cope by engaging in unsafe and unhealthy behaviors such as substance abuse and crime. We have expertise in helping clients who suffer from drug or alcohol abuse, as well as in assisting those newly released from jail or prison to successfully re-enter society.

Company Description

Overview\r\nGroup meeting at HillviewServing more than 2,000 clients, Hillview Mental Health Center empowers individuals affected by mental illness to flourish and live productive, fulfilling lives. Our staff of psychiatrists, nurses, clinicians, recreational therapists and case managers work collaboratively to provide individually tailored services for our clients. These services can include medication evaluation and treatment, individual or group therapy, case management, substance abuse treatment and crisis management.\r\n\r\nIn all of our interactions, we treat our clients with dignity and compassion, helping them to identify their needs and goals and maximize their strengths.\r\n\r\nWe understand that our clients have practical needs that affect their ability to recover and thrive. We work closely with government and nonprofit agencies to help our clients obtain housing, transportation, schooling, employment and other supportive services. Hillview Village, our permanent housing complex, provides a welcoming home to 85 low income, chronically homeless clients.\r\n\r\nMental illness impacts all facets of life. Without treatment, individuals may cope by engaging in unsafe and unhealthy behaviors such as substance abuse and crime. We have expertise in helping clients who suffer from drug or alcohol abuse, as well as in assisting those newly released from jail or prison to successfully re-enter society.