Behavior Health Clinician lll

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Regular Full-Time Los Angeles, CA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 4174 Salary Range: $110,500.00 To $135,000.00 Annually Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Clinician III (BHC III) provides screening, consultation, behavioral intervention, referrals and counseling and therapy to patients within an integrated medical and behavioral health setting, and also provides clinical supervision to ACSW and AMFT providing clinical services within their units. Makes clinical recommendations and refers to appropriate levels of care in a team based setting. Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of California. This position requires a strong team player and self-starter. The BHC III will provide mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment of patients across multiple sites. The BHC III promotes patients self-management and empowers patients/families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence. The BHC lll will also provide Field Placement Supervision to MSW and MFT Candidates, comply with BBS required documentation for ACSW and AMFT learning agreement and clinical hours, and find substitute supervisor for Associates and Interns during sick time or vacation. Free Medical, Dental & Vision 13 Paid Holidays + PTO Life insurance, EAP Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Continued workforce development & training Succession plans, growth within Required Skills/Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education : (Required) Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or other discipline acceptable toward licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a therapist. Experience : (Required) Minimum 3 years providing direct mental health services and supports in an integrated health setting. 1 year providing clinical supervision to pre-license ACSW and AMFT clinicians Licensure/Certification: Licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as LCSW, LMFT BBS 12 Hour Supervisory Certificate Minimum 2 years post licensure ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties: Clinical patient care Provide assessment, evaluation and mental health treatment Provide individual and group therapy to promote overall wellness, in accordance with the treatment plan Consult with medical providers on psychosocial issues patients bring to their medical appointments Triage both urgent and routine referrals from medical providers and program staff Collaborate with staff and providers to schedule patients for intake Engage in regular case conferencing with program staff and primary care departments Formulate client-centered treatment plans for assigned clients Ensure linkage to case management, advocacy, medication monitoring, emergency services, insurance companies, education referrals and consultation with other agencies as appropriate Collaborate with primary care, prescribing physician, emergency services, program staff, and consult (where appropriate) other agencies regarding each client Communication and support Prepare case presentations when indicated to the multi-disciplinary team Provide feedback to medical providers and program staff on patients referred Participate in Integrated Behavioral Health clinical, staff, and other meetings as assigned Participate in scheduled supervision sessions with clinical and administrative supervisors Administrative Maintain professional licensure Provides clinical and programmatic supervision to pre-license clinicians, as well as to supporting staff (i.e. Community Health Workers) Comply with all medical record keeping requirements for assigned caseload Meet or exceed productivity objectives Prepare timely submission of all Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) records required (i.e. visit notes, billing paperwork and prior authorizations as examples) Schedule work hours and days in accordance with operational needs Respond and contribute to data collection and other information gathering activities necessary for programs' evaluation, funding and development Chart Reviews Program Reports Training/Professional Development for staff Provide Clinical Supervision for supervised hours for ACSW, AMFT, and other appropriate Board of Behavioral Sciences licensees Appropriately address/escalate patient grievances Electronic Health Record integration activities Ability to be flexible with schedules and work in a fast-pace environment St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr St Johns Community Health