Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LMFT)

AltaMed • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist applies psychological and counseling principles in assessment, clinical interventions, research, training, case management, consultation, supervision of non-licensed staff, and program development. The clinician helps integrate behavioral health services into a primary care setting and is responsible for diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning.

The clinician provides individual, group, child, and family therapy. Interventions may include short-term problem-solving therapy, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, behavior modification, case consultations, and other evidence-based practices. The clinician works as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with patients to establish treatment goals and measures of success using evidence-based outcome measures. The role also includes attending mental health treatment conferences and workshops and may involve participation in research studies or multidisciplinary projects.

Requirements

• Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from the California Behavioral Science Board.
• Master's-level degree.
• At least one year of experience working with children.
• For LCSW candidates, at least one year of clinical experience.
• Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and another predominant language of the population served.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Provide individual, group, child, and family therapy.
• Use evidence-based interventions, including problem-solving therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, and behavior modification.
• Provide case management and case consultations.
• Integrate behavioral health services into a primary care setting.
• Collaborate with patients to define treatment goals and measures of success using evidence-based outcome measures.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of medical providers, nursing staff, medical support staff, case managers, administrators, managers, and directors.
• Supervise non-licensed staff.
• Contribute to research, training, and program development.
• Attend mental health treatment conferences and workshops and may participate in research studies or multidisciplinary projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career advancement and development opportunities
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Paid CME days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Corporate employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus program
• Pet care insurance
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level