Behavioral Health Provider Bilingual, LCSW or PsyD

Company: Marin Community Clinics
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:The general purpose of the Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) is to minimize psychosocial stressors that have a negative impact on patient health, promote patient resilience, and to assist medical providers in understanding patient needs and developing a holistic treatment plan. The BHP works as a member of the primary care team to provide biopsychosocial assessments, brief psychotherapy, education, referrals, short term psychotherapy, and consultation ("warm handoffs") for patients presenting with "mild to moderate" behavioral health concerns. Behavioral Health Providers have the opportunity to work with patients across the lifespan and with a wide variety of clinical presentations. BHPs may also be asked to develop and/or facilitate psycho-educational support groups; and may conduct visits via virtual telehealth technology. The BHPs are welcomed as part of the primary care team as well as supported by the robust and dynamic behavioral health department through regular meetings, case conferences, and peer supervision.Work hours: 24-40 hours per week. (Benefits eligible if working 24 hours per week). Must include cover letter briefly outlining interest for the position with application.Salary range: $87,360-$124,800/yr. May be eligible for hiring bonus and relocation.Responsibilities:* Provides psychosocial assessment and referral, behavioral interventions, education and short term psychotherapy to adult and pediatric primary care patients with mental health, substance abuse, and medical compliance issues.*visits may be conducted primarily using telehealth technology.* Ability to assign a diagnosis based on DSM criteria and identify appropriate treatment plan.* Provides crisis intervention as indicated.* Provides consultation to medical providers regarding the behavioral health components of a patient's presentation, and develops collaborative plans to address symptoms and enhance functioning.* Works with patients in a culturally competent manner in their preferred language (primarily English and Spanish).* Uses the "warm hand off" method (immediate brief assessment and intervention) for assisting patients with identified behavioral health issues at the time of their medical visit.* Develops and facilitate psycho-educational support groups.* Engages in ongoing learning about new medications and treatments commonly used for mental disorders, substance abuse, and general health problems.* Able to maintain a whole-person, strengths-based approach while working within a medical model.* Uses the Clinic's electronic health record (EHR) to document clinical work, produce billing, collect service data, and maintain a schedule, as well as to communicate information to other clinic providers.* Assists in developing and maintaining procedures and protocols to ensure the Behavioral Health program's relevance and effectiveness for patients and clinic staff.* Attends medical provider meetings, all staff meetings, and behavioral health team meetings as scheduled.* Provides frank and considered opinions regarding quality improvement measures.* Able to engage and treat patients effectively in high-volume, fast-paced clinic setting and demonstrates ability to model good self-care.* Provides Behavioral Health care to satellite clinics as needed.* May be asked to work variable schedule during extended-hour clinics (e.g. 10am-7pm on one or more days).* Other duties may be assigned.Qualifications:* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or PsyD/PhD* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be computer literate and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office software programs, and how to conduct searches on the Internet.* CPR Training Current* Experience with & commitment to motivational interviewing.* Experience using evidence-based intervention in brief treatment format.* Commitment to cultural humility required.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team, show initiative, flexibility and enhance a professional culture of trust and good will.* Experience in primary care environment preferred.* Previous clinical experience should include DSM V assessment and diagnosis, brief individual psychotherapy, group work, and crisis intervention.* Knowledge of state regulations and standards related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality required.* Familiarity with psychopharmacology is helpful. Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team, preferably in a primary care environment.* Ability to see 4 patients per 4 hour shift.* CPR Training Current.* Valid Driver's License.* Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and the general public in Spanish.* Must be able to conduct clinical assessment interviews and intervention with patients in Spanish.* Must have the ability to work remotely and within the clinic* Must be computer literate and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office software programs, and how to conduct searches on the Internet.

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