Behavioral Health Clinician

Behavioral Health Clinician – Multiple sites available 

La Clinica School Based Health Centers 

Full-Time during the school year | Salary 

Licensed - $75,000 - $97,000 | Un-Licensed - $67,500 - $86,320 

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We are seeking Behavioral Health Clinicians (BHC) who are passionate about serving youth and families to be core members of the interdisciplinary School Based Health Center (SBHC) Team. Behavioral Health Clinicians join a team of medical partners including nurses and providers to support the overall health and well-being of youth in the school setting. Our clinicians offer assessments, treatment planning and ongoing mental health therapy to students and families in need. 

We are looking for clinicians who have training and experience working with youth, an interest in being part of a multidisciplinary team focused on whole health care, and experience in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.  Our ideal candidate is an innovative, flexible, independent worker who feels comfortable being the subject matter expert on behavioral health concerns at a clinic to support the school, medical team and youth presenting for care. With our growing behavioral health team, we are seeking BHCs who demonstrate a commitment to a workplace culture that prioritizes accountable communication, receptivity to feedback, and navigating dynamic workplace relationships. Our ideal candidates also bring strong partnership skills to help ensure our clinics embedded in the school settings are working closely with school team members to ensure students are receiving the services they need. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.   

Responsibilities include the following: 

• Conducts intake and comprehensive mental health assessment concluding with the formulation of a DSM-V-TR diagnosis and an initial treatment plan. 
• Interviews clients and/or parents/guardian to obtain a complete bio-psychological history and other pertinent information. 
• Interprets the assessment results to client and/or parents/guardian in understandable lay-person language, minimizing the use of the psychological “jargon”. 
• Collaborates with client and/or parent/guardian in developing an individualized treatment plan with clearly stated measurable goals and objectives. 
• Assesses a client’s therapeutic needs; establishes a therapeutic relationship and evaluates progress toward discusses goals with clients and/or parents/guardians. 
• Conducts individual, group, and family therapy as specified in the individualized treatment plan. 
• Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions (e.g. play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psycho-education, teaching coping/relaxation skills, parent education/training, family therapy, etc.) 
• Consults and collaborates with outside agencies, internal staff, and school staff (student support team of IEP meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and brief/informal parent or teacher contacts) to best meet the social and emotional needs of the client. 
• Provides ongoing case management, as needed. 
• Refers client and family to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling. In elementary settings, partners closely with their behavioral health support specialist who can provide students with skills training services in the school setting to support work occurring in therapy.  
• Provides resources to clients, parents, and teachers and makes referrals to other providers when necessary.  
• Demonstrates calmness and rational thinking in crisis intervention and collaborate with school and SBHC staff to best meet the needs of children in crisis  

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Minimum: Master’s Degree or higher in counseling, social work, or related field.
• One year of demonstrated clinical experience in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise and positive outcomes in difficult interactions

Preferred:

• Experience with children
• Experience working with at-risk children and families preferably in a school environment.
• Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to area of work (EPIC)

Benefits Include the Potential for the Following:

•  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  
•  Voluntary Accident, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance  
•  403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Available Company Match  
•  Licensure Renewal Fees  
•  Organization Paid Standard Life Insurance  
•  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)  
•  Wellness Programs Such as Cooking, Zumba, Yoga, and Gardening  
•  Personal and Professional Development Seminars  
•  Relocation Reimbursement of up to $5000 

Equity Statement:

At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open-hearted community, and well-being for all.  

For more information, please visit our website at: https://laclinicahealth.org/patients/approach/  

Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. La Clinica is a drug free work environment and Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.