Behavioral Health Clinician - Specialized

La Clinica Del Valle•Phoenix, OR

2d•$67,500 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Behavioral Health Clinicians (BHC) who are passionate about serving youth and families to be core members of the interdisciplinary School Based Health Center (SBHC) Team. Behavioral Health Clinicians join a team of medical partners including nurses and providers to support the overall health and well-being of youth in the school setting. Our clinicians offer assessments, treatment planning and ongoing mental health therapy to students and families in need.   We are looking for clinicians who have training and experience working with youth, an interest in being part of a multidisciplinary team focused on whole health care, and experience in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.  Our ideal candidate is an innovative, flexible, independent worker who feels comfortable being the subject matter expert on behavioral health concerns at a clinic to support the school, medical team and youth presenting for care. With our growing behavioral health team, we are seeking BHCs who demonstrate a commitment to a workplace culture that prioritizes accountable communication, receptivity to feedback, and navigating dynamic workplace relationships. Our ideal candidates also bring strong partnership skills to help ensure our clinics embedded in the school settings are working closely with school team members to ensure students are receiving the services they need. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, psychology, marital and family therapy, or clinical mental health counseling
This position requires you to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 
A Registered Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), a Professional Counselor Associate (PCA)or a Marriage & Family Therapy Associate (MFTA) with the State of Oregon (we provide clinical supervision).
Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise and positive outcomes in difficult interactions

Nice To Haves

Experience with children
One year of demonstrated clinical experience in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
Experience working with at-risk children and families, preferably in a school environment.
Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to area of work (EPIC)
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Conducts intake and comprehensive mental health assessments concluding with the formulation of a DSM-V-TR diagnosis and an initial treatment plan.
Interviews clients and/or parents/guardian to obtain a complete bio-psychological history and other pertinent information.
Interprets the assessment results to client and/or parents/guardian in understandable lay-person language, minimizing the use of the psychological “jargon”.
Collaborates with client and/or parent/guardian in developing an individualized treatment plan with clearly stated measurable goals and objectives.
Assesses a client’s therapeutic needs; establishes a therapeutic relationship and evaluates progress toward goals with clients and/or parents/guardians.
Conducts individual, group, and family therapy as specified in the individualized treatment plan.
Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions (e.g. play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, teaching coping/relaxation skills, parent education/training, family therapy, etc.)
Consults and collaborates with outside agencies, internal staff, and school staff (student support team of IEP meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and brief/informal parent or teacher contacts) to best meet the social and emotional needs of the client.
Provides ongoing case management, as needed.
Refers client and family to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling. In elementary settings, partners closely with their behavioral health support specialist who can provide students with skills training services in the school setting to support work occurring in therapy.
Provides resources to clients, parents, and teachers and makes referrals to other providers when necessary.
Demonstrates calmness and rational thinking in crisis intervention and collaborate with school and SBHC staff to best meet the needs of children in crisis