Overall Summary This 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 Responsibilities * Consult 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. Secondary Responsibilities * Reviews operations, procedures, interventions and documentation to adhere with agency, state and county guidelines and quality assurance standards. * Reviews clinical interventions and case documentation with Behavioral Health Director, participates in staff meetings, training, case conferences, and peer review process. * Participate in program evaluation, providing input and information as needed. * Attend workshops, training, and meetings as needed, and as requested. * Perform other related clinical and administrative duties as assigned by Behavioral Health Director. 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! Join us and enjoy these fantastic benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth! Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Required education, experience, training * Master's degree in social work/social welfare or doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology. * Current registration with Board of Behavioral Sciences as ASW/LCSW, APC/LPCC or Board of Psychology Preferred education, experience, training * One 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. * Current California license - Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), psychologist (PsyD), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Critical Success Factors in this role include: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * The ability to function creatively and flexibly in a variety of clinical and administrative roles. * Interest in and ability to support organizational goals and develop available resources. * The ability to work and act independently, and to make and carry out decisions with minimal supervision. * The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams and projects, and work collaboratively. * Familiarity with laws and regulations regarding confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. * Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail. * Excellent customer service and client services philosophy in all interactions. * Successfully manage multiple projects at the same time. * Appreciation and respect for working with and serving a diverse population. * The ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions and problem solve. * The ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Physical Demands: This position requires: * Sitting, walking, and standing associated with a normal medical/clinical office environment. * Regular bending and stretching; and lifting. * Manual dexterity used to include, but not limited to, standard office equipment, and computer keyboard. * Traveling to work sites including some exposure to outside elements. * Presenting information in front of a group. * Reading and writing in order to review records for accuracy. Supervises: None