Behavioral Health Clinician
Role Overview
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 MBH program materials development and program implementation.
Key Skills for This Role
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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 MBH program materials development and program implementation.
- Conduct intakes and comprehensive behavioral health assessments for older adults, including cognitive, mood, substance use, and psychosocial evaluations, as indicated.
- Develop, coordinate and implement individualized care plans aligned with the PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT) and participant goals (“What Matters”).
- Provide short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., CBT, problem-solving therapy, supportive counseling) tailored to geriatric populations, including family therapy.
- Perform screening and monitoring for depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, as indicated.
- Collaborate closely with IDT and pharmacists to integrate behavioral health into overall care plans.
- Support management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, including non-pharmacologic interventions and caregiver coaching.
- Conduct crisis assessment, intervention and management, including suicide risk evaluation and safety planning.
- Engage and support family members and caregivers, providing education, counseling, and consultations.
- Maintain timely, compliant documentation in the EHR, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support regulatory readiness.
- Provide case management services as pertained to behavioral health, as needed, including intensive case management, to include evaluations and service plan development.
- Contributes to team meetings and case conferences through presentation of cases, discussion of clinical issues and exchange of information and ideas.
- Able to provide direct supervision to LCSW or MFT license eligible staff.
- May help plan, develop, and administer staff training seminars and materials.
- All other reasonably related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- Education Level
- Education Details
- Master's Degree
- Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology including LMFT or LCSW Certificate/License for the State of California.
- Work Experience
- Details
- 3 years
- Counseling experience with at risk population or in long-term care setting required.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- KSAs
- Comprehensive range of mental health and substance abuse counseling, assessment and crisis intervention skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, including ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team, and to work with clients who manifest complex psychosocial issues.
- Ability to work with various ethnic backgrounds and cultural orientations.
- Bilingual ability may be required for certain positions/assignments.
- Licenses and Certifications
- Enter Licenses/Certifications
- Licenses/Certification Details
- Time Frame
- Clinical\MFT - Marriage & Family Therapist License
- Case Mgmt/Social Services\LCSW - Licensed Certified Social Worker
- Minimum of one year
- With geriatric population.
- In a long-term care setting or community mental health.
- Experience Details
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Work Experience (Preferred)
About On Lok
Nonprofit senior-care organization providing PACE healthcare and community services for Bay Area older adults.
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