Behavioral Health Practitioner/LCSW

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. • Bell Gardens, CA

119d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Practitioner/LCSW will develop, implement, and promote a program of mental health in a community clinic setting. This includes psychosocial assessment, diagnostic services, individual and group psychotherapy, and case management/coordination with medical providers. The population served is largely Spanish-speaking, low-income immigrant adults and children. The role involves providing a range of psychosocial assessments, diagnostic, therapeutic, and case management services for individuals, couples, groups, children, and families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position.

Requirements

• LCSW with current license and supervisory capabilities.
• At least two years of experience as a licensed practitioner.
• Good speaking and writing skills in both English and Spanish.
• Current CPR Certification, required to be kept up to date.
• FQHC experience, highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Motivation to take initiative to ensure all tasks are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.
• Computer knowledge preferred (e.g., NextGen, Microsoft Word, and Excel).
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Access to an automobile with a valid California driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse cultures, education, and economic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work well with others in a professional and team-oriented environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a friendly personality.
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religion, and economic status.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem analysis and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target treatment, triage, and manage primary care patients with medical and/or behavioral health problems using a behavioral approach.
• Help patients replace maladaptive behaviors with adaptive ones.
• Provide skill training through psycho-education and client education strategies.
• Develop specific behavior change plans that fit the fast work pace of the primary care setting.
• Undertake continuous self-improvement through training, seminars, and educational classes.
• Follow all agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Identify, initiate, and implement measures to deliver high quality care to patients.
• Respond efficiently and timely to all patient and provider staff needs and inquiries.
• Ensure excellent customer service to all FHCCGLA patients.
• Manage patient scheduling and flow to address bottlenecks and scheduling issues.
• Assist in developing, updating, and reviewing FHCCGLA Policies & Procedures.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient data.
• Attend mandatory quarterly staff meetings and trainings.
• Provide short-term, structured, evidence-based interventions as part of treatment plans.
• Provide therapy in group settings and facilitate peer support groups.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other members of the health care team.
• Supervise Patient Care Coordinators and other support staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records.
• Manage data to measure behavioral health outcomes and clinical effectiveness.
• Facilitate and track referrals to other services as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Advocate for clients and work to resolve individual client barriers.
• Participate in and/or facilitate team meetings.
• Understand My Health L.A. and Medi-Cal billing related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree