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Brighter Beginnings

Behavioral Health Therapist (LMFT/LCSW)

Brighter Beginnings, Richmond, California, United States, 94875


Title:

Behavioral Health Therapist/LCSW/LMFT, PhD or PsyDReports To:

Director of Primary Care & QualityStatus:

Full-time, ExemptLocation:

Richmond, CAPay:

$80,000 - $90,000/Year. Plus $5,000 sign-on bonus for bilingual Spanish/English fluency and licensed.

Position SummaryThe FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) Therapist provides screening, consultation, behavioral intervention, referrals and counseling and therapy to patients within an integrated medical and behavioral health setting. Makes clinical recommendations and refers to appropriate levels of care in a team-based setting. Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Psychologist, or PsyD in the State of California and have two years of experience providing direct counseling services.

QualificationsLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Associate Social Worker (ASW), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT), Psychologist or PsyD with two years of related experience and/or training. Bi-lingual in Spanish is highly desired.Two + years of experience in a mental health/medical/social service setting providing assessment counseling/therapy and crisis intervention servicesMinimum expectations:

Demonstrated ability to keep accurate and complete charts, client records, required data forms and processes.Demonstrated ability to perform additional duties such as facilitating client support groups, individual or group counseling, health education, child development activities and/or training.Demonstrated ability to represent the agency in a professional manner with collaborative groups.Demonstrated ability to use cultural humility in working with diverse/low income and immigrant communities.Multi-tasking, ability to manage multiple clients' needs simultaneously.Experience with Medi-Cal charting and coding is strongly preferred but not required.Experience with Electronic Health Records is strongly preferred but not required.Well versed in mandated reporting laws, child development, family systems, integrated behavioral health systems, stages of change, and co-occurring mental health and substance use/abuse conditions.

ResponsibilitiesProvide assessment, evaluation and mental health treatment.Provide individual and group therapy to promote overall wellness, in accordance with the treatment plan, within the 30-minute treatment model and up to 12 visits.Consult with medical providers on psychosocial issues patients bring to their medical appointments.Triage both urgent and routine referrals from medical providers.Collaborate with staff and providers to schedule patients for intake.Engage in care team huddles in primary care departments.Formulate client-centered treatment plans for assigned clients.Undertake case management, advocacy, medication monitoring, emergency services, insurance companies, education referrals and consultation with other agencies as appropriate.Collaborate with primary care, prescribing physician, emergency services, life skills education and consult other agencies regarding each client.

BenefitsWe are proud to offer competitive wages and benefits to our employees. Please feel free to inquire during the interview process. As a summary, we offer:$5,000 sign-on bonus for licensed and bilingual (Spanish/English) clinicians.Payment schedule: $1,000 after 1 month of employment, $2,000 after 6 months and routine performance evaluation, and $2,000 after first year of employment.100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance!Competitive wages and a friendly environment.Two weeks of vacation (increase after 1 year of employment).13 paid holidays.Sick leave accrual.Optional employee-paid dependent health coverage.403b retirement account with matching.Flexible Spending Account (FSA).Employee Assistance Program (EAP).HRSA Loan Repayment Program site, eligible up to $50,000.Brighter Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Brighter Beginnings, employment decisions are made regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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