Behavioral Health Clinical Advisor - LCSW, Santa Monica

University of California • Santa Monica, CA

417d • $108,451 - $129,623

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinical Advisor at UCLA Health in Santa Monica is responsible for providing a range of services to multidisciplinary teams, focusing on outpatient practices for adult, geriatric, child, and adolescent populations. The role emphasizes complex care coordination, project management for innovative behavioral health service delivery, and direct clinical services, including urgent assessments and group therapy coordination. The advisor acts as a patient advocate, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance access to psychiatric care and improve healthcare outcomes while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of general theoretical and clinical models.
• Ability to develop effective rapport and therapeutic alliances with patients.
• Skill in writing clear and complete clinical notes and summaries.
• Experience in documenting medical records in accordance with established policies.
• Knowledge of LCSW ethics and scope of practice.
• Ability to perform complete mental status exams and recognize changes in mental status.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with professionals and support staff.
• Knowledge of current community resources related to mental health and social services.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of child and adult abuse and neglect reporting laws and procedures.
• Ability to triage high-risk behavior of patients.
• Expertise in psychosocial factors related to various life stages.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and care coordination for patients.
• Consult with multidisciplinary teams and provide individual, family, or group psychotherapeutic treatment.
• Liaise with community agencies and document treatment plans.
• Perform complex care coordination for high-risk patients to improve access to psychiatric care.
• Serve as a resource for providers, patients, and care coordinators.
• Conduct urgent assessments and interventions for individual patients and their families.
• Recruit for and coordinate group therapy sessions.
• Advocate for patients and assist them in identifying coping skills.
• Collaborate with community resources and managed care operations to meet healthcare needs.
• Foster continuity of care and reduce unnecessary healthcare service utilization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $108,451 - $129,623 annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree