Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional

Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional San Francisco, CA $35.70-$40.70 2 weeks ago Job Summary Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members with a broad range of mental health needs. Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatrist and allied health professionals to plan and direct each member’s treatment program. Essential Responsibilities Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs and provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to medication within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures and conduct psychoeducational classes and groups. Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries, maintains ongoing confidential records, and charts members’ treatment and progress in accordance with state and NCQA regulations. Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet treatment needs, including referral of members and/or families to external resources. Develops, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in primary care and other settings, and provides consultation to other care providers and health educators on matters related to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine. May supervise Post Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors when supervision course is completed. Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies and may participate in the department on‑call rotation. Education and Licensing Master’s degree in Social Work, Social Welfare (clinical track) or Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited college or university. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California) OR Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) AND Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Couples and Families Endorsement (California) within 24 months of hire. National Provider Identifier required at hire. Additional Requirements Must be familiar with DSM‑V for diagnosis. Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards related to member treatment, patient rights, and confidentiality. Knowledge of evidence‑based practice and psychotherapy research methods. Knowledge of the bio‑psycho‑social functions that contribute to mental health. Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans. Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy. Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities. Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic. Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications Previous post‑license experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient or inpatient setting under licensed supervision. Previous clinical responsibility for crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy. Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity. Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic. Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner. Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans. Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr