Behavioral Health Care Clinician- Licensed
Claire Myers Consulting - Los Angeles
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Title: Behavioral Health Care Clinician- Licensed (Full TIME - 40 hours per week) Location: San Mateo County, CA Compensation: $90,000 Our Client: Our client is a highly respected non-profit organization in San Mateo County, known for over 45 years of service fighting against poverty. They provide a comprehensive range of services to the working poor, ensuring their clients are fed, clothed, housed, and receive healthcare. By offering such personalized support, they help their community members achieve stability and remain active, contributing members of society. Role Overview: The Behavioral Health Care Clinician will be responsible for delivering mental health care within the clinic and for organizing referrals to clinically indicated services outside the clinic. The Clinician may provide evidence-based treatments or work with other mental health providers when such treatment is indicated. Position will provide supervision hours to Mental Health Care Interns therefore candidate must be fully licensed to provide psychotherapy in the State of California (LMFT, LPPC or LCSW). This position will function as a provider to deliver mental health services and will refer to partner agencies when needed. All services to be delivered in both English and Spanish as needed. This position will assist the Associate Director in leading mental health efforts in the Agency. Key Responsibilities: Deliver direct assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination for mental health services. Screen and assess patients for mental health disorders, provide education on treatment options, and monitor clinical symptoms and treatment side effects. Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs or psychiatrists, ensuring adherence, monitoring side effects, and evaluating effectiveness. Provide evidence-based brief interventions (e.g., Behavioral Activation, Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing) and facilitate referrals for additional psychosocial treatments (e.g., CBT, IPT). Document patient progress, treatment plans, and clinical outcomes in a registry to ensure effective care coordination. Supervise interns and participate in case consultations with psychiatric consultants to guide treatment plans, particularly for patients not improving as expected. Facilitate referrals for external services (e.g., social services, vocational rehabilitation, or substance abuse treatment) and assist with program structuring and performance evaluation as needed. Attend required trainings and meetings and perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: Masters in Behavioral Sciences, Counseling Psychology or related field. 3+ years of experience in the following: Mental health counselor or related field, Screening, assessment and treatment planning for mental health disorders, Non-Profit experience working with underserved and transient populations, Working with patients who have co-occurring mental health trauma, and physical problems, Practice evidenced based psychotherapy e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy (MCBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), etc. Minimum 2 years post-licensing experience required. Certifications Include: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychologist Bilingual and Bicultural English/Spanish candidate preferred but not required. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to comply with HIPAA and other healthcare privacy regulations. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Claire Myers Consulting by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Get notified about new Clinician jobs in San Mateo County, CA . Unlicensed Clinician - Mental Health 105 (On Call) Licensed Clinician - Mental Health 105 (On Call) Redwood City, CA $130,000 - $140,000 4 days ago Senior Manager of Technical Field Support We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr