Behavioral Health Clinician (Hanshaw)

Available Staff Positions • Modesto, CA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) will provide direct services to Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) patients in the integrated care model, closely working with Medical Providers and other medical and non-medical staff involved in patients’ care. The BHC may work at multiple GVHC sites. This position will work at our Hanshaw Clinic. The role involves conducting Biopsychosocial Assessments, completing treatment plans in collaboration with patients, and providing mental health therapy. The BHC will maintain confidentiality according to program standards, HIPAA, and other relevant guidelines. Services will be provided during scheduled office hours, through Tele-Health within GVHC clinics, and according to the standards of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. The clinician will utilize critical thinking skills to analyze various patient issues and demonstrate compassion and teamwork. They will assist Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in recognizing and treating behavioral health and psychosocial problems through the integrated model, including conducting brief consultative contacts and "warm hand-offs". The BHC will also educate patients on Integrated Care Model BH services and screen patients for BH needs. Additionally, the role includes providing education on BH concerns for GVHC staff, assisting with program goals, managing contract deliverables and reporting for grants, potentially assisting in the development of new care models, and aiding in recruitment and training of BH staff. The BHC may also serve as an organization or program advocate. Completion of required documentation and billing within specified time frames is essential, as is active participation in BH program meetings. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited institution with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and/or doctorate in Psychology.
• Must have a current registration with the BBS.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D.), Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), and must be licensed or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Registered Associate CSW should complete their practicum hours within two years from date of hire and be licensed within one year of the acceptance of their practicum hours by the BBS.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in mental health program services preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicate in a tactful and professional manner verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate effective collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Conduct Biopsychosocial Assessments, complete treatment plans in collaboration with patients and provide mental health therapy.
• Maintain confidentiality as it pertains to BH program standards, HIPAA, and CRF 42, Part 2, to include Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and National Association of Social Workers (NASW) guidelines.
• Provide direct care to GVHC patients with behavioral health concerns or social service needs during scheduled office hours, through the integrated model.
• Facilitate care through triage related to BH Services and referral to other mental health providers when necessary.
• Provide Behavioral Health Services via Tele-Health within GVHC clinics for prompt access to services
• Provide BH Services according to the standards and requirement of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.
• Provide patient care utilizing critical thinking skills to analyze social, safety, environmental, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient.
• Demonstrate compassion and teamwork by impacting the lives of patients, families, colleagues and members of the healthcare team in a positive manner.
• Provide direct patient services for both GVHC patients and individuals referred from the community seeking to establish care with GVHC.
• Assist Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in recognizing and treating behavioral health and psychosocial problems through the integrated model.
• Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by PCPs through brief consultative contacts effectively at the time of the primary care encounter through “warm hand-offs”.
• Conduct exam room visits to educate patients on the Integrated Care Model BH services provided on site, and may screen patients for BH needs.
• Provide education on BH concerns for GVHC staff through in-service trainings, consultations, and other informal means.
• Assist in the setting and attaining program goals and objectives.
• May assist with managing contract deliverables, reporting requirements for grants for the BH department, help in the development of new and innovative delivery care models (e.g., primary care integration), assist in monthly and annual reports of program activities, contractual, grant, and billing needs.
• May assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of BH program staff.
• May serve as an organization or program advocate and/or ambassador within and outside of GVHC.
• Complete required documentation, and billing within specified time frames as required by the BH program
• Consistently attend and actively participate in all BH program meetings.
• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned by supervisor, which are consistent with the position and in compliance with BH program and agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with match
• FSA plans
• gym discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees