A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) Wellpath - 2.7 Merced, CA Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Patient treatment planning Collaborate with healthcare professionals Health screenings
LMFT LMHC
Mental health stabilization Referral services for crisis intervention support Substance use assessment Licensed Clinical Social Worker Master's degree in psychology Care documentation Clinical case management notes Mid-level Care planning in social services Documentation tools Clinical staff training Emotional support for patients Substance abuse counseling Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) Clinical training Team training Counseling Psychology Clinical assessment documentation Patient consultations Patient counseling Behavioral and mental health screening
Social Work LPCC Full Job Description Why Wellpath:
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
About this role:
The Mental Health Professional provides direct clinical services to persons served under the direction of clinical leadership. The role conducts mental health screenings and assessments, completes treatment plans, and delivers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation services. The position completes clinical documentation, supports pre-release planning for CalAIM-eligible individuals, and provides training, consultation, and information to facility staff as required.
Additional Details:
Candidates should be comfortable with: crisis management, severe mental illness, brief, solution focused interventions, substance use and withdrawal awareness, boundary setting & manipulation awareness, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emotional resilience. In addition, we focus heavily on 5150/5250 mechanics, Title 15 & BSCC Standards, and CalAIM continuity of care. What you bring to the table: Education Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related mental health discipline Experience One (1) or more years of experience preferred. Experience with substance use disorders and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) preferred Licenses/Certifications Licensed or license-eligible in the State of practice - e.g. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychologist - Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc.
What you will do:
Provide direct clinical, consultation, and counseling services in accordance with policies, procedures, and professional standards. Conduct mental health screenings and assessments and complete treatment plans, including ASAM tools when needed. Respond to sick call requests, referrals, and provide crisis intervention services. Complete required clinical documentation and document services in CorEMR as appropriate. Support pre-release planning, quality assurance activities, and provide training and consultation to staff. We are an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer :
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws. We are an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer :
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
