Base Pay: $73,950.00 - $96,050.00 / year (ACSW-10%) JOB SUMMARY The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) is a part of the Primary Care team and assists medical providers with supporting patient wellbeing. The MHT will provide professional biopsychosocial assessments, brief solution-focused behavioral health interventions, and referral services to adults and children affected by emotional, mental, and/or substance abuse difficulties, or other behaviorally impacted medical conditions. The treatment approach will take place in a collaborative setting of medical providers, psychiatrists, case managers, drug and alcohol counselors, as well as other support staff. The MHT will also collaborate with the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health in progressing the development and implementation of the Integrated Behavioral Health Program within a medical setting. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Engage patients, and their families as needed, in behavioral management services addressing emotional, mental, and behavioral difficulties, including substance abuse Complete assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate wrap around services to promote optimal emotional and mental health Receive warm-handoffs from medical providers and perform crisis interventions if needed Facilitate group counseling as needed Maintain confidential, accurate and timely electronic health records on patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, discharge plans, and recommendations Collaborate with medical providers, psychiatrists, drug and alcohol counselors, case managers, and other support staff to provide whole person care Interpret and explain to patients, staff, relatives, and community groups the social and emotional understanding of the factors pertaining to mental health disorders in order to provide a better understanding of the social aspects of environmental, emotional, and physical problems Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies Support program manager in the development and implementation of short and long-term goals and objectives of the program Attend team meetings to both lead discussions where appropriate and also discuss assigned individual patient caseload Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of psychiatric and psychotherapeutic work. Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and addiction. Knowledge of scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies. Ability to independently apply the principles of psychotherapeutic work. Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the course of work. Secure accurate psychosocial data, record such data systematically, write clear, accurate, and concise reports, and interpret statistical data. Maintain an objective and empathetic understanding of the mentally and emotionally disturbed or mental deficient, be tolerant, use tact, and maintain emotional stability. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Current LMFT or LCSW upon hire and maintain current. Current licensure or registration by BBS as a LMFT or LCSW in California. Passed the California Law and Ethics Exam. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two years of work experience in the healthcare field. Two years of work experience in substance abuse treatment. Training in evidence based practices and trauma informed care. Training in motivational interviewing. BENEFITS SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs. Competitive wages Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution Long-term disability coverage Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Supplemental Insurances Flexible spending account Paid vacation Paid sick Paid holidays Paid CME time and CME allowance Employee assistance program Jury duty pay Bereavement pay Prescription discount program 529 college savings plan Educational reimbursement program Gym membership discounts Free subscription based app for meditation and sleep Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees