Behavioral Health Provider: Licensed/Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed/Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

We are excited to be expanding our Integrated Behavioral Health services with plans of hiring an additional full-time Behavioral Health Provider to join our team.
In addition to competitive pay and benefit packages, opportunities for Federal Student Loan Relief exist.
Our clinic was voted Best of Calaveras in 2021 & 2022, come check us out! JOB DESCRIPTION: Position: Behavioral Health Provider Licensed/Associate Clinical Social Worker or Licensed/Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Department: Behavioral Health Reports to: VSHWC Director of Behavioral Health Pay: $32.
00 - $55.
00 Hourly, plus benefits General Summary: By utilizing a collaborative, team-based model, provides assessment, intervention and treatment to individuals, families or groups for psychological, behavioral, cognitive or emotional challenges.
Provides services within the scope of practice of an LCSW/ACSW or LMFT/AMFT for the Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 0730-1730, 10-hour shifts available Essential Job Functions: Assess each patient's unique condition, combining information from medical diagnoses, clinical interviews and professional knowledge to establish an accurate picture of overall mental and emotional functioning Consult and coordinate with the health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient treatment plans Develop comprehensive treatment plans, to include recommendations for auxiliary support groups, lifestyle changes and healthcare management Provide individual, family and group therapy Participate in a team-based, system of therapeutic care that provides support and strength to patients Maintain high quality patient care by providing a safe environment through ethical and trauma-informed professional conduct and standards Research local resources and eligibility requirements to determine goodness of fit for individual patients & assist clients with linkages to resources to help support their progress (transportation, housing, financial assistance, etc.
) Collaborate with other service agencies and professionals in the mental health industry, such as psychiatrists, counselors, and school support staff to create the best treatment options for patients Monitor symptoms and functioning, response to treatment plan, and need for revisions to treatment plan based on readiness to change, social and contextual factors, and level of engagement Maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation within EMR/EHR Comply with VSHWC privacy, security and confidentiality policies Conduct peer review audits Participate in community service and company-sponsored events Attend all training sessions for the use of equipment, EMR/EHR, procedural functions, insurance training, staff meetings, OSHA, and any requested committee meeting Comply with applicable code of ethics (by discipline - NASW, AAMFT, etc.
) Other duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of community and cultural resources Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for psychological, cognitive, behavioral and emotional challenges Knowledge of relevant DSM-V and ICD-10 codes Demonstrates competency in caring for patients of all age groups, including children, adolescents and elderly Active listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in worked related systems and documents Service orientation - Actively looking for way to help people Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, office procedures and office equipment and basic computer skills Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Communicating with Supervisors, Administrators, Peers and Provider Staff - Providing information in person, telephone, written form, and email Updating and using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying knowledge to your job Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, and standards Required: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field, received from an accredited institution Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or eligible for licensure (registered AMFT/ACSW) Personable, flexible, and compassionate personality Successful interview with the Integrated Behavioral Health team Ability to pass a criminal background check Questions? Please contact Susan Deax-Keirns, Director of Behavioral Health at susan.
dk@vshwc.
org or (209) 772-7070