Behavioral Health Clinician I/II- Oakley. (.40 FTE)

Bilingual Mental Health TherapistLa Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. As health care activists, we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it. From our genesis as a community health center in 1971, we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 86,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice, we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.The Bilingual Mental Health Therapist (ASW/MSW, LCSW, AMFT, MFT, PhD/PsyD, LPCC) position is located at Casa del Sol, La Clinica's mental health department focused on providing care to Alameda County's Latino population. Population served and focus of treatment depends on assigned program. The work inherently calls for someone with high emotional intelligence, with a facility to connect with clients but also keep a mind toward productivity. We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend and FTCA malpractice coverage. In addition, we are a National Health Service Corps approved site for tax free loan repayment. Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity, beautiful weather, highly sought after schools and year-round recreational activities.Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:Client Care & TreatmentProvide a full range of culturally sensitive behavioral health assessment, treatment and case management services to children and/or adults with mental health conditions.Screen and perform comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention/stabilization, individual, family and group therapy, psycho-education, individualized treatment planning, goal setting, collateral services, progress monitoring, and care coordination.Formulates provisional DSM 5 and ICD-10 diagnoses which is reviewed and established under the license of the clinical supervisorCo-manages client care under the direction of a licensed supervisorUses modalities of brief/long term counseling/treatment, including CBT, solution-focused counseling and Motivational InterviewingProductivity and OutcomesMeet minimum billing goals on a monthly basisTimely submission of required paperwork and needed revisionsUse of electronic systems for calendaring and chartingPrioritize use of collaborative documentation when clinically appropriateService effectiveness is measured through the use of standardized outcome measurements.Participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conferences, and peer review processOther clinical, administrative, and operational duties as assignedCommitment to Quality Regularly reviews clinical interventions and case documentation with supervisorHas flexibility in meeting client's needsPossesses high degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and clientsTop-notch time management skills and interest to utilize evidence based approaches to mental health careInsures and monitors that all operations, procedures, interventions and documentation comply with agency, state, and county guidelines and quality assurance standardsMinimum Job RequirementsKnowledgeKnowledge of the principles and techniques of individual, couples and family therapy,Well versed in, child development, family systems, stages of change, co-occurring mental health and substance use/abuse conditionsKnowledge of DSM-5Knowledge of case management; clinical social work; physical and mental illness and their impact on personality; social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances with adolescent and adult populationsKnowledge of ethical standards of the professionBasic knowledge of formulating diagnosis and case conceptualizationWell - versed in mandated reporting lawsAbilitiesAbility to speak Spanish and English fluentlyMulti-tasking, ability to manage multiple clients' needs simultaneouslyAbility to apply casework skills effectivelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working communication and relationships with othersAbility to cooperate and collaborate in a team based environment with internal and external stakeholders.Ability to secure and record accurate and clinically pertinent psycho-social dataMeet productivity goals and/or billable hours goalsAbility to meet documentation standards in keeping with regulatory and compliance requirementsAbility to adhere to department policies and proceduresAbility to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.Ability to demonstrate awareness of problems as possessing social, political, economic and cultural factors that impact individuals, systems, and institutions.Basic computer skills and computer EHR, EPM, online calendaring and/or online documentation systemsOther Certifications and ExperienceTwo + years of experience in a mental health/medical/social service setting providing assessment counseling/therapy and crisis intervention services; new graduates from a mental health training program may substitute two years of field internship experience.Experience with Specialty Mental Health Medi-Cal documentation is strongly preferred but not requiredMust hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.Cultural competence working in diverse/low income and immigrant communitiesBehavioral Health Clinician I (Registered Mental Health Therapist) must have Masters in Social Work (MSW), Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist, or other counseling degree, or doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited program or university and be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as an ASW or AMFT, APCCBehavioral Health Clinician II (Licensed Mental Health Therapist) must have an LCSW, MFT or PsyD/PhD, LPCC, LEP California license; have met documentation and productivity standards for a minimum of 4 months.Salary: $31,075.68 - $48,750.78 per year