Behavioral Health Clinician

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services, this position participates in a multi-disciplinary team providing for evaluation, individual, family and group treatment, and case management of older adults who have behavioral health management needs. This position may also provide direct support for Behavioral Health program materials development and program implementation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Conduct intakes and comprehensive behavioral health assessments for older adults, including cognitive, mood, substance use, and psychosocial evaluations, as indicated.

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Develop, coordinate and implement individualized care plans aligned with the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT) and participant goals (“What Matters”).

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Provide short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., CBT, problem-solving therapy, supportive counseling) tailored to geriatric populations, including family therapy.

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Perform screening and monitoring for depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, as indicated.

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Collaborate closely with IDT and pharmacists to integrate behavioral health into overall care plans.

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Support management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, including non-pharmacologic interventions and caregiver coaching.

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Conduct crisis assessment, intervention and management, including suicide risk evaluation and safety planning.

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Engage and support family members and caregivers, providing education, counseling, and consultations.

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Maintain timely, compliant documentation in the EHR, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support regulatory readiness.

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Provide case management services as pertained to behavioral health, as needed, including intensive case management, to include evaluations and service plan development.

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Contributes to team meetings and case conferences through presentation of cases, discussion of clinical issues and exchange of information and ideas.

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Able to provide direct supervision to LCSW or MFT license eligible staff.

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May help plan, develop, and administer staff training seminars and materials.

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All other reasonably related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree

Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology including LMFT or LCSW Certificate/License for the State of California.

3 years

Counseling experience with at risk population or in long-term care setting required.

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Comprehensive range of mental health and substance abuse counseling, assessment and crisis intervention skills.

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Good interpersonal skills, including ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team, and to work with clients who manifest complex psychosocial issues.

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Ability to work with various ethnic backgrounds and cultural orientations.

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Bilingual ability may be required for certain positions/assignments.

Clinical\MFT - Marriage & Family Therapist License OR

Case Mgmt/Social Services\LCSW - Licensed Certified Social Worker

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year

With geriatric population.

Minimum of one year

In a long-term care setting or community mental health.