Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LMFT)
About The Position
The Clinician applies psychological and counseling principles in assessment, clinical interventions, research, training, case management, consultation, supervision of non-licensed staff, and program development. The role helps integrate behavioral health services into a primary care setting and includes diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning. The Clinician provides individual, group, child, and family therapy. Interventions may include short-term problem-solving therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, behavior modification, case consultation, and other evidence-based techniques. The Clinician collaborates with patients to establish treatment goals and measures of success using evidence-based outcome measures. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Clinician works with medical providers, nursing and medical support staff, case managers, administrators, managers, and directors. The role also includes attending mental health treatment conferences and workshops and may involve research studies or multidisciplinary projects.
Requirements
- Professional California licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), issued by 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 or American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English and another predominant language of the population served.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments and provide diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning.
- Provide individual, group, child, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches, including short-term problem-solving therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping-skills work, substance abuse treatment, and behavior modification.
- Provide case management, consultation, and clinical interventions, and contribute to research, training, and program development.
- Supervise non-licensed staff.
- Help 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 as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical providers, nursing and medical support staff, case managers, administrators, managers, and directors.
- Attend conferences and workshops concerning mental health treatment and potentially 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.
- May qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
