Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Therapist (LCSW/LMFT)
About The Position
myPlace Health is a PACE organization backed by SCAN Group, providing customized medical care, social activities, and daily support to older adults and their families. Its centers serve as community hubs, supported by interdisciplinary teams that coordinate care for medically and socially complex populations. The Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Therapist is a full-time, onsite position at the Compton, California center. The role provides behavioral health care to older adults and works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to integrate behavioral health services into holistic, person-centered care plans. The position includes assessment, diagnosis, therapy, care planning, staff education, coordination with community specialists and consulting geriatric psychiatrists, and support for participants receiving inpatient psychiatric care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of behavioral health experience, specifically with elderly or medically complex populations.
- Current, active California licensure in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or equivalent licensure such as LPCC, RN with behavioral health certification, LICSW with a behavioral health specialty, psychologist, LMHC, or another mental health specialty with appropriate experience.
- Previous experience working as part of an Interdisciplinary Team and contributing to holistic care planning.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with participants, caregivers, and team members.
- Compassion, empathy, and patience in supporting participants with behavioral health challenges.
- Strong critical-thinking, assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding of social work frameworks and substance use treatment models.
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 60 days of employment.
- Must provide proof of tuberculosis screening upon hire or proof of a negative screening within the last year, subject to the stated accommodation process.
- Curiosity about AI and its potential to transform operations and member services.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral health diagnosis, care planning, and therapy for participants.
- Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and educate team members about behavioral health assessments, goal setting, interventions, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and behavioral manifestations of dementia.
- Partner with clinicians and care teams to incorporate behavioral health needs into participant care plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with community behavioral health specialists and coordinate referrals and care.
- Coordinate with consulting geriatric psychiatrists to support communication and use of behavioral health resources.
- Follow participants admitted to inpatient psychiatric facilities and support post-discharge behavioral health interventions.
- Evaluate participants with unclear behavioral health conditions and establish diagnoses and care plans.
- Train staff on behavioral health topics and occasionally provide education to participants and caregivers.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support participants' behavioral health needs and the organization.
- Actively support SCAN's vision and goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual employee bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- 11 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Employee recognition program.
- Wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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