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Who we are La Clnica de La Raza is a community based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate high quality and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care As health care activists we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it From our genesis as a community health center in 1971 we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health Many times this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care Over 86000 individuals come to La Clnica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well being While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda Contra Costa and Solano counties Who you are Doing work that heals The Bilingual Mental Health Therapist ASWMSW LCSW AMFT MFT PhDPsyD LPCC position is located at Casa del Sol La Clinicas mental health department focused on providing care to Alameda Countys Latino population Population served and focus of treatment depends on assigned program The work inherently calls for someone with high emotional intelligence with a facility to connect with clients but also keep a mind toward productivity We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend and FTCA malpractice coverage In addition we are a National Health Service Corps NHSC approved site for tax free loan repayment Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity beautiful weather highly sought after schools and year round recreational activities We are a National Health Service Corps approved site As such our therapists are eligible for federal and state loan repayment Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to Client Care & Treatment Provide a full range of culturally sensitive behavioral health assessment treatment and case management services to children andor adults with mental health conditions Screen and perform comprehensive mental health assessments crisis intervention stabilization individual family and group therapy psycho education individualized treatment planning goal setting collateral services progress monitoring and care coordination Formulates provisional DSM and ICD 10 diagnoses which is reviewed and established under the license of the clinical supervisor Co manages client care under the direction of a licensed supervisorUses modalities of brieflong term counselingtreatment including CBT solution focused counseling and Motivational InterviewingProductivity and Outcomes Meet minimum billing goals monthlyTimely submission of required paperwork and needed revisionsUse of electronic systems for calendaring and chartingPrioritize use of collaborative documentation when clinically appropriateService effectiveness is measured through the use of standardized outcome measurements Participate in staff meetings trainings case conferences and peer review processOther clinical administrative and operational duties as assignedCommitment to Quality Regularly reviews clinical interventions and case documentation with supervisorHas flexibility in meeting clients needsPossesses a high degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and clientsTop notch time management skills and interest in utilizing evidence based approaches to mental health careInsures and monitors that all operations procedures interventions and documentation comply with agency state and county guidelines and quality assurance standardsMinimum Job Requirements Knowledge Knowledge of DSM 5Knowledge of the principles and techniques of individual couples and family therapyKnowledge of case management; clinical social work; physical and mental illness and their impact on personality; social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances with adolescent and adult populationsKnowledge of ethical standards of the professionBasic knowledge of formulating diagnosis and case conceptualizationWell versed in mandated reporting laws child development family systems stages of change and co occurring mental health and substance useabuse conditionsAbilities Ability to speak Spanish and English fluently Multi tasking ability to manage multiple clients needs simultaneouslyAbility to apply casework skills effectivelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working communication and relationships with othersAbility to cooperate and collaborate in a team based environment with internal and external stakeholders Ability to secure and record accurate and clinically pertinent psycho social dataMeet productivity goals andor billable hours goalsAbility to meet documentation standards in keeping with regulatory and compliance requirementsAbility to adhere to department policies and proceduresAbility to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity equity and inclusionBasic computer skills and computer EHR EPM online calendaring andor online documentation systemsOther Certifications and Experience Two years of experience in a mental healthmedicalsocial service setting providing assessment counselingtherapy and crisis intervention services; new graduates from a mental health training program may substitute two years of field internship experienceExperience with Specialty Mental Health Medi Cal documentation is strongly preferred but not requiredCultural competence working in diverselow income and immigrant communitiesBehavioral Health Clinician I Registered Mental Health Therapist must have Masters in Social Work MSW Psychology Marriage and Family Therapist or other counseling degree or doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited program or universityMust be registered or in registration process upon completion of Masters degree with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW AMFT or APCCBehavioral Health Clinician II Licensed Mental Health Therapist must have an LCSW MFT or PsyDPhD LPCC LEP California license; have met documentation and productivity standards for a minimum of 4 monthsSalary 7768924 12187697 per year