AMG Coordinator, Behavioral Sciences

Altais•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$75,900

About The Position

The Coordinator of Behavioral Sciences serves as a faculty member and resource for Family Medicine Residency Program residents, faculty, and Family Health Center staff. The position supports the behavioral sciences curriculum, including observing residents’ interactions with patients and providing feedback. Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Science Training, the coordinator helps residents with assessment, diagnosis, counseling, crisis assessment, escalation to appropriate levels of care, and identifying social determinants of health and suitable interventions. This is a part-time (0.5), casual opportunity through July 2027. The role collaborates with Wellnest Health and the care team, supports resident education and wellbeing, coordinates lectures and meetings, and helps connect patients with clinical and community resources. The position requires current California licensure as an LCSW or MFT and bilingual English-Spanish proficiency. Compensation is up to $75,900 annually, prorated to $37,950 annually at 0.5 FTE.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) degree with documented clinical coursework and field experience.
At least 5 years of experience.
Documented teaching experience and experience or training in integrated care.
Demonstrated ability to assess and treat clients with cultural and linguistic sensitivity.
Ability to perform effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Current California licensure as an LCSW or MFT.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical education and/or work experience in medical settings.

Responsibilities

Teach the team-based model of care, maintain familiarity with the collaborative care model, and coordinate services with Wellnest Health.
Coordinate and implement regular clinical observation and feedback sessions for Family Medicine Residents.
Support the Director of Behavioral Science Training with resident clinical and didactic education during Behavioral Sciences Rotations, delivering curriculum as required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Coordinate the monthly Behavioral Sciences lecture series, monthly Cultural Medicine lecture series, and monthly Healing and Hopefulness and Humanities Corner contributions to meetings.
Teach brief office counseling techniques to Family Medicine Residents, including co-counseling experiences within the scope of practice of an LCSW.
Complete resident shadowing and evaluations in a timely manner.
Attend Community Medicine and residency meetings regularly.
Assist with coordination of the annual Family Medicine Faculty-Housestaff retreat in January.
Support and contribute to resident wellbeing initiatives.
Assess clinical symptoms, stressors, global functioning, and medical conditions as they affect patients’ psychological functioning, consistent with DSM-5-TR standards.
Coordinate interventions based on individual client needs and resources, as well as clinic and community resources.
Coordinate with professionals involved in patient care to support interdisciplinary collaboration and continuity of services.
Provide consultation to residents, faculty, and staff regarding community resources and crisis situations.
Assist, under clinical supervisors’ direction, with identifying appropriate interventions and referrals in crisis situations in coordination with the health care team.
Maintain familiarity with laws governing mental health practice, including child and elder abuse reporting, domestic violence reporting, patients’ rights, and civil commitment.
Perform other related duties and activities as requested and agreed upon.