IBH STAFF THERAPIST - LCSW/PSYCHOLOGISTS/LPCC

Company Description: 

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.

Job Summary:

The role of an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Staff Therapist is to provide direct clinical services to clients in a healthcare clinical setting. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care, address mental health and behavioral concerns, and support clients in achieving optimal mental health outcomes. The role requires expertise in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and the ability to work with diverse populations across the lifespan.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.

• Active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or LPCC California Board of Behavioral Sciences OR Ph.D./Psy.D in Counseling or EdD (must be licensed as a Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology) OR Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

• 2-5 years of post-licensure experience in a clinical setting, preferably in primary care, integrated care or community mental health, with strong training in integrated behavioral health.

• Knowledge of integrated care models, trauma-informed care, and cultural competence.

• Experience in providing therapy in healthcare or community-based health clinic settings is preferred. 

• Proficiency in cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing or similar modalities.

• Experience providing psychotherapy in any of the following: group, children, individual families, couples.

• Ability to conduct short-term interventions (30 min. or 45 min. sessions).

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team in a medical setting.

• Experience working with individuals who have medical issues and co-morbid mental health conditions. Ability to manage a diverse caseload and provide care to patients with complex needs.

• Competence in using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.

• Exceptional ability to create, clear, concise, and accurate documentation.

• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable.

• Strong analytical, employee relations, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.

• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.

• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.

• Must be a