Behavioral Health Clinician - LMFT or LCSW or LPCC

Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center • Concord, CA

377d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician position at Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center is a full-time role focused on providing clinical care for adults with moderate to severe mental illness in an inpatient residential program. The clinician will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support individuals in their healing and rehabilitation journey, without the burden of billing requirements. This role emphasizes patient care, education, and training within a compassionate team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Licensed clinician (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC) or nearly licensed.
• Two years' experience or training in a mental health setting, one year of which shall include experience or training with persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities.
• In-patient mental health setting experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5, psycho-social rehabilitation and recovery principles and best practices.
• Familiar with DBT and WRAP.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Possess knowledge of direct resident care services which ensures the safety, comfort, and protection of residents.
• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to educate and train staff and residents on clinical topics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily treatment experience of clients.
• Maintain appropriate documentation as required.
• Conduct assessments of clients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required.
• Conduct mental status examinations.
• Provide appropriate treatment recommendations based on a review of the client's history, signs, and symptoms.
• Provide individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy as needed.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity of clients and staff.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and communicate updates with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with monthly written progress notes in the record written by members of the staff providing services.
• Help with initial evaluation and assessment by facility staff of their medical, nursing, dietetic, social, and physical needs within 15 days of admission.
• Ensure individual clients admitted had a psychological evaluation and assessment by appropriate discipline within 45 days of admission.
• Ensure patients/clients rights, program requirements, treatment services and staff are maintained as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed