Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - Addiction Medicine

Job Summary:

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves from psychiatric evaluation with a broad range oflong mental health needs. Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual member treatment program.

• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participates in staff conferences toloed plan and evaluate treatment programs. Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
• Provides instruction and counseling to patients and their azy regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and compliance with prescribed medication matches, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate, and provide appropriate support to member families. May develop and conduct psycho educational classes and groups.
• Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries while maintaining ongoing confidential records. Charts member treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards. May be required to participate in the department on‑call rotation.
• Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications. Utilises resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet member treatment needs. May develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care. Provides consultation to other care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology, and behavioral medicine.
• May supervise Post Masters Fellows or Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors when supervision course is completed.
• Provides an appropriate family support system, including explanation of treatment, instruction on how to support treatment, and interventions to increase acceptance and adherence to treatment, at members request.
• Leverages resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet member needs and referrals. Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

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• Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field required from an accredited college or university.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) AND Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Couples and Families Endorsement (California) within 24 months of hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire

• Familiar with DSM‑V as a means of diagnosis.
• Experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as it relates to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
• May be required to participate in the department on‑call rotation.
• Knowledge of Evidence‑Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods.
• Knowledge of the bio‑psycho‑social functions that contribute to mental health.
• Accurate diagnosis of patients and development of effective treatment plans.
• Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
• Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
• Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary Estamos clinic.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
• Must be able to…