Mental Health Therapist (Family Practice) (Personal Services)

Base Pay: $70,553.00 - $96,086.00 / year
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 clinical services in coordination with the treatment team consistent with SCHC's standards of care, policies, and procedures. The MHT will provide professional biopsychosocial assessments, brief solution-focused behavioral health interventions, and referral services to adults and children affected by emotional, mental, 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 both the Clinical and Administrative 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

Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental health disorders and psychosocial problems.
Assess the clinical status of patients referred to primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
Maintain a sustainable caseload of patients for both solution-focused (3-6 visits) and long-term therapy.
Engage patients, and their families as needed, in behavioral management services addressing emotional, mental, and behavioral difficulties.
Refer to Drug and Alcohol services as needed for substance use disorders.
Complete assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate wrap around services to promote optimal emotional and mental health.
Prepare assessments and evaluations with particular emphasis upon psychosocial factors affecting the client's ability to appropriately utilize medical care and other treatment modalities.
Partner with other staff members and coordinate care with community agencies in carrying out treatment plans.
Receive warm handoffs from medical providers and perform crisis interventions if needed.
Facilitate group counseling as approved.
Maintain confidential, accurate and timely electronic health records on patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, discharge plans, and recommendations.
Document all patient contacts in the electronic health record.
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 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 the Directors 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 discuss assigned individual patient caseload.
Responsible for self-care to ensure optimal, ethical, and safe health delivery services to patients.
Facilitate and demonstrate communication of patient information to internal and external resources for patients according to SCHC policy and procedures and consistent with Federal Confidentiality (CFR 42) and Health Information Portability and Privacy Act (CFR 45) and mandated reporting requirements.
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 utilize Motivational Interviewing to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the course of 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 licensure or registration by the BBS as a LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, AMFT, ASW, or APCC.
· Passed the California Law and Ethics Exam.
PREFERRED Qualifications
· Two years of work experience in the healthcare field.
· Work experience in substance use 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

Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer