Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LMFT)

Job Description

Job Description

Starting salaries are set in accordance with our compensation plan, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the compensation plan, starting salary ranges are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation for this position meets your needs.

Our Mission

To promote the well-being of the underserved by providing access to high-quality healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay.

Our services, activities and governance reflect the Islamic values and moral principles which inspired our founders. These include the core values which are universally shared and revered by society at large: Service, Compassion, Human Dignity, Social Justice, and Ethical Conduct.

Working at UMMA

UMMA is looking for passionate and mission-driven Staff who look to make an impact on the lives of our patients and the members of our community. These roles include Physicians and Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Staff, Administration, and more! For more information on the services we provide, Click Here

Benefits and Compensation

UMMA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with comprehensive and cost-effective medical plans. Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement, loan repayment opportunities, 403(b) savings plan, employee discounts, extended lunch on Fridays, and more!

Our compensation plan also includes Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (accruals begin on the first day of hire), Employee Recognition, and more!!

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health and Community Wellness, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team the Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct services including individual (including youth), couple, family and group therapeutic services to patients, including assessments, treatment plans and discharge planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Addresses referrals and telephone encounters (TE) from providers and other clinical staff. Including warm hand-offs

• Participates in huddles as needed, to assess needs and coordinate services with pertaining programs

• Maintains weekly scheduled appointments in our electronic records system called eCW
• Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners
• Completes required documentation and paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning and implementation in a timely manner
• Participates in our SBIRT program
• Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients
• Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency
• Maintain case load of 25-30 patients weekly, and minimum of 5-7 patients a day
• Maintain a caseload of both Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) and Department of Mental Health services (DMH)
• Appropriate documentation guidelines are used as it pertains to the patient’s program (IBH or DMH)
• Participate in DMH Trainings as required and deemed necessary
• Ability to provide crisis interventions (assess for safety risk, create a safety plan, refer to higher level of care). In some instances, collaborate with PET Team for support
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines. Additional requirements include: 1) knowledge of electronic medical records; 2) knowledge of community and community resources; 3) ability to pass background check; 4) valid California State Driver’s License; 5) TB Clearance; 6) flexibility to work overtime, holidays and weekends; 7) local travel required.

Successful completion and acceptable results of post offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check

Requirements for vaccinations and preventative testing: Influenza, TB

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have/be:

• Capacity with ability to provide services in English and Spanish preferred
• Working knowledge of Clinic policies and procedures
• Working knowledge, and education as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience supervising unlicensed staff.
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices, including trauma informed care framework.
• Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring populations (chronic health conditions, mental health and substance use) with emphasis on children and adolescents.
• Strong clerical/administrative skills including personal computer skills (Microsoft Office software).
  
• Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience within the limits of policy and procedures.
• Demonstrated oral/written skills in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and economic backgrounds a culturally competent and sensitive manner.

EDUCATION:

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have/be:

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, or related field from accredited university

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist (LMFT) from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge of electronic medical records.
• knowledge of community and community resources.
• ability to pass background check.
• valid California State Driver’s License.
• Flexibility to work overtime, holidays and weekends when necessary
• Local travel required.
• Successful completion and acceptable results of post offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check
• Requirements for vaccinations and preventative testing: Influenza, MMR, VZV, Tdap, Hep B and TB
• License Registration with licensing board