A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Implement and promote a program of behavioral health in a community clinic setting, including, but not limited to, psychosocial assessment, diagnostic services, individual and group psychotherapy and case management/coordination with medical providers and supervision of trainees/interns. Population is largely Spanish-speaking, low-income immigrant adults and children. Provides a range of psychosocial assessments, diagnostic, therapeutic and case management services for individuals, couples, groups, children and families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position
Responsibilities:
Perform initial mental health assessment of clients. Conduct individual, family and group therapy as determined appropriate. Supervise MFT/MSW interns and trainees as required, if applicable. Provide crisis response to walk in clients as necessary, in conjunction with, medical providers to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimens. Develops and conduct psycho educational classes and groups. Promote inter- departmental communication to ensure efficient coordination of services Develop informational materials for educational purposes Acts as a liaison between health, education, welfare, and other community agencies to establish an integrated and coordinated program. Maintains accurate and appropriate records of all client interventions and follow ups Completes timely and accurate documentation Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills. Attend on and off site collaborations and community meetings on behalf of Clinica Romero as the Behavioral Health representative and report back to the Behavioral Health director and team. Conducts Healthy Way LA (HWLA) and Medi-Cal billing as required Other duties as assigned. Observes CMOAR policy/procedures regarding conduct in the work place: Observe regulations on time card use and reporting Maintain attendance as per policy Maintain a clean and safe work area. Observe general Safety/Employee Health policies and procedures including Fire regulations. Maintain a current annual health screening and BLS/CPR certification. Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of clients with regard to personal records and program issues development. Display clearly visible identification. Treats all employees, clients, neighborhood committee members with respect, dignity and in a courteous and professional manner in accordance to non-discriminatory policies and procedures and Union Agreement. Conduct only work related conversations when clients are waiting for service. Do not discuss other staff members, policies, problems or medical care in public areas of clinic. Qualifications ASW, AMFT or
LCSW, MFT
with current license preferred but not required. Bilingual in English/Spanish Require. Excellent leadership, collaborative, team building skills Microsoft Office general knowledge Able to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse culture, education and economic background Must provide proof of up-to-date
COVID-19
vaccinations including recommended doses in the primary series AND booster dose when eligible. Clinical supervision hours for licensure is provided.
