Fremont, California, USA
1 day ago
Behavioral Health Specialist

Description

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Overall SummaryThis position is responsible for providing culturally competent primary care focused behavioral health services and clinical consultation to primary care patients with mental health needs. Essential ResponsibilitiesConsult and collaborate with primary care providers on the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders, substance use disorders, and psycho-social problems. Consult and collaborate with primary care providers on treatment of chronic pain and chronic disease and the related psycho-social problems.In consultation with psychiatrist, provide psychopharmacological consultation for primary care providers within scope of practice.Provide consultation and training to clinic staff in all areas related to behavioral health.Perform behavioral health screening, triage, evaluation, and assessment to determine appropriate level of behavioral health care.Implement evidenced-based therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavior therapy, contingency management.Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health intervention.Provide group interventions (treatment, psycho-education, health education).Work closely with Medical Case Managers and providers.Provide education and support to patients and their families to encourage adherence with medical and behavioral health issues.Plan, coordinate, and facilitate referrals to existing community resources when indicated by assessed need.Perform comprehensive behavioral health services including: intake evaluations, assessments, crisis intervention, ad hoc counseling, individual/family/group intervention, treatment planning, collateral assessment/intervention, and outreach.Develop and maintain procedures, protocols, and paperwork, forms and data on an on-going basis to ensure the program's relevance and usability to patients and clinic staff and funders.Maintain current patient case records and prepare reports as indicated.Work flexible schedule as necessary.

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Skills

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Behavioral health, Managed care, organizational support, hippa, multi tasking, time management, Social work, Medical, Health care, Customer service, MSW, LCSW, LPCC, bilingual

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Top Skills Details

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Behavioral health,Managed care,organizational support,hippa,multi tasking,time management,Social work,Medical,Health care,Customer service,MSW,LCSW,LPCC,bilingual

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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Required education, experience, trainingMaster’s degree in social work/social welfare or doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.Current California license - clinical social worker (LCSW) or psychologist (PsyD).Current LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counsellor).Preferred education, experience, trainingOne year of directly related experience, including background in primary care consultation, behavioral medicine, health psychology, or other relevant areas.Experience in public/community health settings and/or in serving low-income multicultural populations.Bilingual (preferably Spanish) highly desirable.

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Experience Level

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Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $106400.00 - $123338.88/yr.

Outstanding Benefits Package!

Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% Employer-sponsored Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability.
Generous Time Off: Up to 19 PTO days in your first year, 5 Paid Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty.
Retirement Savings: Up to 4% employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Professional Growth Support: Loan Repayment Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, and CME for Providers.
And Much More!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2025.

About Actalent

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