Behavioral Specialist

Job Description


We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Specialist to provide behavioral health services to older adults within an interdisciplinary care setting. This role is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, providing therapeutic interventions, coordinating care plans, and supporting participants through complex medical, social, and behavioral health needs. The Behavioral Health Specialist works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote participant well-being, independence, and quality of life. This is a Direct Hire opportunity.


Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and required six-month reassessments to evaluate participants' behavioral, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Provide individual behavioral health counseling, therapy, and supportive interventions.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized care plans in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Deliver ongoing case management services, including advocacy, crisis intervention, and linkage to community resources.
• Coordinate transitions of care, including hospital discharges, placement planning, and continuity of services.
• Support participants and families with advance care planning, end-of-life discussions, grief counseling, and disenrollment processes.
• Monitor participant progress and adjust interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with medical providers, caregivers, community partners, and support systems to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute behavioral health expertise to participant care planning.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Active Washington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required for Level II compensation.
• Minimum of 2 years of behavioral health experience; experience working with geriatric populations preferred.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and care planning.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary care team and participant-centered care model.

Schedule/ Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm


* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


* As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient's residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.