Integrated BH Counselor

AACI•San Jose, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IBH Counselor assesses and treats patients in the Health Center, acting as a bridge between physical and behavioral health. This role is responsible for offering culturally sensitive short-term therapy to referred patients, working in collaboration with Health Center providers, and integrating care to promote the overall well-being of each patient. Counselor dedicates at least 50% of their time to providing direct billable services.

Requirements

Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology as an LMFT, LCSW, ASW, AMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.
Master’s degree in social work or psychology.
One year or more of clinical experience in Integrated Behavioral Health, Specialty Mental Health, and/or Brief Therapy Models.
Ability to perform the duties described above.
Knowledge of laws and ethical standards pertaining to clinical care.
Knowledge of DSM-V criteria for diagnosing behavioral health illnesses.
Experience with electronic health records and proficiency in documentation.
Verbal and written fluency in English required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in providing behavioral health counseling in a healthcare or similar setting highly desired.
Knowledge of Improving Mood Promoting Access to Collaborative Treatment (IMPACT) Model of Care and Managed Care Models preferred.
Bilingual skills in a second language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered individual, group, and family counseling and rehabilitation services.
Facilitate referrals to community resources and refer to case management services.
Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patients' needs and formulate treatment plans.
Document and maintain clinical records per appropriate standards and regulations.
Participate in clinical supervisions, team meetings, and trainings.
Collaborate with the primary care team to integrate behavioral health into the overall patient care plan.
Participate in case conferences and care coordination with other AACI programs.
Complete and maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer of the day support.
Offer immediate support and crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute behavioral health issues.
Complete other related duties and projects as assigned.