Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

SUMMARY:The purpose and scope for the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is to work with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure that quality psychosocial services are delivered to health center patients. This role will report to the Associate Medical Director and Psychosocial Services Manager.JOB DUTIES:Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, mental health diagnoses, treatment plans and implements short-term counseling using appropriate modalities for patients with issues such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addiction, domestic violence, behavioral health problems, and psychosocial stressors. Works predominantly within clinic, but may include home visit services.Provides short-term case management services for patients participating in treatment.As a team member, assists with crisis intervention and triage as needed. Crisis intervention includes assessment, de-escalation, and notifying the public mental health crisis response team if necessary.Works with team members to provide follow-up assessment and prevention planning after any crisis, including follow-up with outside agencies.Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with contractual and billing requirements and submits encounter forms on a weekly basis.Participates in weekly clinical meetings; promotes integrated primary/mental health care in coordination with medical providers and other inter-disciplinary team members.Participates in quality improvement efforts related to behavioral health and integrated models of care.Consults informally with providers as needed.Follows all State of California mandated reporting requirements.May serve as supervisor for psychology or MSW interns and may provide ASW or AMFT or APCC clinical supervision.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to effectively support, motivate and supervise staff, encourage and nurture development and growth, to build a strong and productive team.Strong organizational, administrative, multi-tasking, prioritization and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively under pressure in a positive friendly manner and to be flexible and adaptive to change.Ability to work with individuals and organizations at the local level to build support.Ability to seek direction/approval on essential matters, yet work independently with little onsite supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy.Work in a team-oriented environment.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.Conduct oneself in internal and external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident, and sensitive staff.Ability to see how one’s work intersects with that of other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and that of other partner organizations.Be creative and mature with a “can do”, proactive attitude and an ability to continuously “scan” the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement.Job Requirements:Current and valid California LCSW, LMFT, LPCC license, with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.Knowledge and experience providing mental health services to disadvantaged populations.Familiarity with evidence-based practices for the treatment of depression and other mental disorders.Proficient in Microsoft office.Job Preferences:Supervisory experience a plus.Bilingual English/Spanish speaking.Epic and or medical software systems knowledge.Community Healthcare experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr