Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

Gardner Health Services • Atherton, CA

3d • $86,114 - $116,221 • Onsite

About The Position

Gardner Health Services is recruiting a full-time Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician for its Integrated Behavioral Health Department. The position splits time between the Gardner-Packard Clinic in Atherton, California, and the Gardner Health Center in downtown San Jose, California.

Gardner’s Integrated Behavioral Health program provides accessible, coordinated behavioral health services within primary care. As part of a multidisciplinary team that may include primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, consulting psychiatrists, and nursing staff, the clinician conducts assessments, provides brief evidence-based treatment, and coordinates referrals and follow-up to support patients’ behavioral and physical health needs. Services are delivered within the clinician’s authorized scope of practice, supervision arrangements, and applicable program and payer requirements.

The position requires a qualifying graduate degree and an active California professional license or associate registration in an eligible category. Associate-level clinicians must meet applicable supervision, practice, and registration requirements; assignment and duties depend on qualified supervision and organizational approval. Eligibility for employment and assigned services is also contingent on applicable credentialing, payer enrollment, reimbursement, supervision, and program requirements. Compensation and level placement depend on relevant experience and education. The recruitment remains open until filled, with applications reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or a related qualifying behavioral health discipline; or a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, as appropriate to licensure. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current, active California professional license or associate registration in an eligible category: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Licensed Psychologist, ACSW, AMFT, or APCC.
• Associate-level clinicians must meet all applicable Board of Behavioral Sciences supervision, practice, and registration requirements; assignments and duties are contingent on qualified supervision and organizational approval.
• Eligibility for employment and assigned services is contingent on applicable credentialing, payer enrollment, reimbursement, supervision, and program requirements.
• Knowledge of brief, evidence-based behavioral health treatments, integrated primary care workflows, clinical risk assessment, and appropriate referrals.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to adhere to professional ethics, confidentiality, documentation standards, organizational policies, and relevant state and federal requirements.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, such as Epic or NextGen, and basic computer applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in integrated behavioral health, community clinics, or FQHC settings is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments.
• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health treatment.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up to support patients’ behavioral and physical health needs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within primary care.
• Deliver services within authorized scope of practice, supervision arrangements, and applicable program and payer requirements.

Benefits

• Minimal out-of-pocket expenses for family health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(K) profit-sharing contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Annual education reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave bank.
• Employees are described as enjoying a healthy work/life balance, commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, and excellent job security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time