Mental Health Counselor IV (LMFT, LCSW, LPPC)

Asian Health Services • Oakland, CA

87d • $98,885 - $101,582

About The Position

Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities. The position is responsible for providing primarily direct behavioral health treatment services to community severely mentally ill (SMI) clients. Services to be provided include mental health screening, crisis stabilization, individual/group/family counseling, culturally relevant assessment, treatment, and clinical case management.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology or related field
• Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin or Khmer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in providing individual, group counseling, and clinical case management in API and SMI communities preferred.
• Knowledge of cultural issues, community resources, and family dynamics preferred.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and case management services; interview clients and family members; conduct initial and ongoing psychological strength-based assessments.
• Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans on clients; identify and pursue necessary resources to implement treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed; stabilize clients in crisis including brief intervention in the clinic; arrange for hospitalization and coordinates treatment elements.
• Conduct examinations and formulate a diagnosis.
• Participate in clinical case presentations and peer reviews. Take the lead to coordinate with interdisciplinary team members regarding the client’s treatment progress and need for modification of service plan.
• 65% of the time will be spent providing direct claimable services.
• Provide services in school, home, clinic, and field settings, often independently.
• Coordinate services with schools, county departments, community agencies, and primary care clinics in coordinating referrals and ensuring continuity of care for clients.
• Participate in individual or group clinical supervision meeting as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, peer review meetings and consultations as assigned.
• Document clinical assessments, evaluations and develop treatment service plans for all clients served promptly.
• Maintain and keep current clinical charts promptly.
• Document and maintain clinical records per appropriate standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision premiums 100% paid by AHS
• Acupuncture & Chiropractic coverage
• 12 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• 12 Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• 3% 403(b) Employer Contribution + up to 2% Employee Match
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees