Role OverviewThe Behavioral Health Consultant will work to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing direct patient care for behavioral health services. This role will meet with individuals and families to provide brief behavioral psychotherapy services to patients and consultations primary care providers using an integrated care model.
What You Will Do
Provides short term targeted psychotherapy for problems identified by primary care providers, performs initial and ongoing behavioral health assessment to develop patient care plans, evaluates patients to identify social, emotional, and economic factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care, and provides brief psychotherapy to patients and families.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the importance of integrated care and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The Behavioral Health Consultant will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients, collaborating with primary care providers, and participating in quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Psychology with a valid California Psychologist License
- Master's degree in Social Work with a valid California Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License
- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a valid California Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) License
- Master's degree in Counseling with a valid California Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) License
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Two years of pre/post licensure psychotherapy experience with children, adults, and/or adolescents
- Experience providing health psychotherapy services, such as smoking cessation, weight management, stress management, or work with chronically medically ill patients
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Arabic) preferred
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Signing bonus ($10,000)
- Pay ranges: $113,700 - $172,800 per year (Psychologist), $95,500 - $141,300 per year (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT)
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