Licensed Clinical Social Worker​/Licensed Marriage Family Therapist​/Clinical Psychologist

Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Marriage Family Therapist / Clinical Psychologist - [...]
Location: California

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Eureka, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR100378
** Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access
** BDC Burre Dental CenterCOMPENSATION: $89,36.00 to $The Behavior Health Clinician provides a therapeutic connection between physical, social, behavioral and mental health needs of Open Door patients. Working as an integral member of the primary care team (including physicians, advance practice clinicians, nurses, case managers and medical assistants) the Behavioral Health Clinician works to identify, triage, plan, manage and provide primary behavioral health services for patients with overlapping physical and behavioral health needs.

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides assessment, referral, support, education and skill-training through a variety of strategies focused on addressing specific behavioral changes in support of improved physical, social and mental health. Patients are served in individual and group settings.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** These essential responsibilities are performed within the context of collaboration and coordination of the patients’ primary care team. Patient visits occur through “warm hand-offs” and referrals from medical providers.
* Collaborate and assist medical practitioners and other health care team members in recognizing and treating emotional, behavioral and mental health disorders, including substance abuse and dependence
* Evaluate and refer at-risk patients to the continuum of care available within ODCHC and in the community, including long-term counseling and therapy, substance abuse treatment and psychiatric assessment and services; integrate consult reports into primary care treatment plans as appropriate
* Provide brief, problem-focused, goal-oriented assessments and interventions to address mental health, behavioral health and co-morbid physical conditions
* Provide and support patient education and self-care and self-management strategies
* Coordinate the health care team in addressing holistically the needs of patients with chronic psychological, social, security, substance use and/or physical conditions; offers strategies for and supports treatment adherence
* Coordinate with ODCHC case managers to address support, logistic, service, benefit, insecurity and social needs
* Based on clinic need and patient demand, provide short-term problem-focused therapy. Following an initial assessment, services are generally provided in 30-60 minute sessions. Longer term therapy can be provided if clinically justified.
* Based on clinic need and patient demand, provide short-term problem focused group education, support and therapy (8-12 sessions) for smoking cessation, weight management, anger management, depression, chronic illness management or other identified topics
* Accurately record psychological and behavioral health histories, assessments, diagnoses, interviews, safety planning, ongoing care and referrals in the electronic health record according to established protocols
* Work to de-escalate inappropriate patient behavior and crisis situations; perform risk assessments and collaborate with external agencies when needed to assure patient safety
* Adherence to ODCHC policies and protocols
* Other related duties as identified, assigned and required.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

** The successful candidate will possess experience and skills spanning a variety areas:
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish constructive working relationships with physicians, advanced care practitioners, nurses, case managers, other clinic staff and community practitioners and resources
* Ability to establish…