Behavioral Health Specialist – Unlicensed - Concord, CA
About The Position
Planned Parenthood Northern California is hiring an unlicensed Behavioral Health Specialist based in Concord, California. This is a full-time hybrid position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is represented by SEIU Local 1021 and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role supports integrated behavioral health services in a health center, helping clients access clinically appropriate behavioral and specialty mental health care. The specialist manages mild to moderate behavioral health needs, provides brief assessments and targeted interventions, and coordinates care with primary care providers and other parties. The position is intended for graduates pursuing licensure hours who are registered as interns with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The pay range is $40.00 to $47.81 per hour, based on relevant professional years of experience. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Physical demands include regularly sitting, using hands, and talking or hearing; standing and walking are also required, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds may be necessary.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology.
- Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an intern, with an intern number.
- Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before groups.
- Basic mathematical skills, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages and interpreting bar graphs.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing software.
- Commitment to working with low-income and culturally diverse clients, emphasizing prevention and empowerment.
- Ability to focus on immediate high-risk areas and provide referrals as needed.
- Ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate effectively with clients, including through non-verbal communication.
- Ability to maintain strong personal boundaries.
- Dedication to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
- Ability to solve problems creatively with limited resources.
- Ability to work in a busy, pressured environment while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and courtesy.
- Ability to address communication problems directly, constructively, and sensitively.
- Professional representation of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a community clinic.
- Experience in reproductive health care.
- Knowledge or experience with EHR or EPM systems.
- Experience with the NextGen EHR system.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide brief psychosocial assessments in warm hand-off situations to identify and address mental and behavioral conditions that may affect clients’ physical or mental health.
- Use targeted interventions to address identified stressors and deficits, including behavioral medicine, evidence-based treatments, CBT, solution-focused counseling, and Motivational Interviewing.
- Design and implement multidisciplinary treatment and follow-up plans.
- Assess client safety and risks and report in accordance with California legal mandates.
- Manage voicemail and referrals from in-house sources, primary care providers, and contracted health plans.
- Schedule consultation, follow-up, and ongoing appointments in accordance with contractual and regulatory access requirements.
- Consult and co-manage care with primary care providers for shared clients with medical and mental health conditions.
- Maintain thorough treatment records in the EHR.
- Maintain job knowledge and skills through workshops, professional publications, professional networks, and professional societies.
- Attend clinical supervision in accordance with BBS regulations for MFT interns, with a minimum of two hours twice per week.
- Actively participate in advancing PPNorCal’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitment.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for full-time employees.
- 75% medical insurance coverage for dependent children.
- 25% medical insurance coverage for spouses or domestic partners.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage.
- Earned time off and paid sick time accrued based on hours worked.
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 12 months.
- 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
