Behavioral Health Clinician, BH Therapy Progr

OLE Health • West Sacramento, CA

6d • $77,002 - $111,675

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician (AMFT/LMFT, ASW/LCSW, APCC/LPCC) provides therapy to clients across the lifespan with mild-moderate mental health conditions.  Services are provided in the clinic, and some services may be via telehealth.     The Clinician is a part of a team and offers ideas, feedback and solutions on a range of topics and supports their fellow team members to do their best work. The Clinician demonstrates cultural humility and competence providing services for those who experience a wide range of symptoms, conditions, and psychosocial factors. The Clinician actively collaborates with other clinical, case manager, peer, and supervisory staff by using a strength-based and client focused approach where learning and professional curiosity is key.  The Clinician understands the role that stigma, discrimination, and systemic factors can play in a client’s ability to experience safety, attain wellness, and thrive.

CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples,

people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of 

all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling is required.
• Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an APCC/ASW/AMFT is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in behavioral health / mental health / SUD setting required, strong diagnostic and assessment skills needed.
• Able to proficiently engage and provide care by way of HIPAA complaint telehealth/video-based services and fully participate in video-based meetings and trainings.
• Must provide proof of current driver’s license and auto insurance, ability to travel in Yolo County (West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland).
• Knowledge of DSM 5 and ICD-10 codes.
• Must have ability to effectively use telephonic translation services when client language preference dictates.
• BLS Certification Required.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW/LMFT/LPCC strongly preferred.
• Experience billing Medi-Cal preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for responding to crisis, triaging client needs, conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosing, treatment planning, providing therapy, and coordinating care.
• Understand and comply with Medi-Cal service delivery and documentation requirements, promptly responds and corrects all documentation errors once identified.
• Complete clinical documentation within 48 hours of service delivery in accordance with working hours and agency expectations.
• Correctly utilize and interpret ICD10 and DSM5 codes and criteria.
• Effectively and skillfully deliver any combination of service options: individual, couples, family, and group therapy to persons across the lifespan. Services may occur in clinics and via telehealth based on the needs of the program and client.
• With client permission, collaborate directly with primary care providers, case managers, peer advocates, supervisor, community partners, and County Mental Health Department when indicated.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and respect when working with clients, peers, and community partners. Takes professional responsibility for closing knowledge and skill gaps, actively seeks consultation and feedback.
• Monitor charts to ensure the timely placement of all correspondence and associated paperwork.
• Complete all screening and data collection tools, tracks caseload. Participate in quality assurance and improvement efforts, including peer chart review.
• Manage complex caseload, direct service, and administrative duties in a fast-paced setting with attention to detail.
• Create client-driven treatment goals and plans, all plans to be kept current. Clinical interventions are aligned with treatment plan goals and evidenced in the documentation.
• Client progress is measured utilizing a combination of some/all of the following: diagnosis specific screening tools, client / caregiver reports, clinical observations, and completion of treatment plan goals.
• Responsible for detecting emotional, psychological, and physical risk factors and danger signals and co-creates safety plans with clients/caregivers when needed.
• Create a supportive discharge process and plan, refer as needed.
• Responsible for remaining within all legal/ethical standards, including confidentiality and HIPAA, mandated reporting, Tarasoff, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse.
• Responsible for understanding, explaining, and enforcing all rules and regulations associated with clinic policy.
• Compile and report on outcome data as required.
• Respond to all emails, voicemails, client communications, departmental/agency communications promptly. Maintains accurate schedule and proactively communicates changes.
• Attend clinical supervision/consultation, weekly staff meetings, meetings with community partners, training as arranged/required.
• Maintains current license/registration in good standing, submits all CEU and training certifications to HR.
• Responsible for maintaining the standards as listed in the CommuniCare+OLE Health Centers Policies and Procedures, and any other standards which may apply to this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level