Behavioral Health Specialist

As part of the integrated health model of Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC), the Integrated Behavioral Health Program provides behavioral health services to patients currently receiving primary care services at TVHC. The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) conducts screening, assessment, brief treatment, and consultative services to patients with mild to moderate mental health symptoms. As a licensed clinician (or ASW), the BHS will utilize Evidence-Based Practices using brief treatment modalities and also provide linkage and referrals to community services as needed. The BHS will work from an interdisciplinary approach and in collaboration with the PCP (Primary Care Provider), Consulting Psychiatrist, and Care Coordinators.

Schedule: This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours.

About TVHC: Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a nonprofit community health center dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care through the integration of primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits, including: medical (100% paid co-payments, premiums, etc.), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plans with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance, and more.

Compensation:

Behavioral Health Specialist I: $ $38.84 per hour, depending on experience.

Behavioral Health Specialist II: $ $47.46 per hour, depending on experience.

This position is represented by SEIU, with compensation and benefits determined by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Salary is based on the wage scales outlined in the agreement. Beyond base pay, TVHC provides a comprehensive compensation package that supports the health, wealth, and career development of our employees.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and customer service standards.
• Will conduct brief, non-stigmatizing screenings to evaluate the needs of children and adults for mental health and support services.
• Perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments for mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence and medical needs. Conduct follow-up as appropriate based on results of evaluation.
• Provide behavioral health services in low-intensity/brief treatment (e.g. problem-solving therapy, behavioral activation, and other Evidenced-Based Practices), in a culturally, linguistically and age-appropriate manner.
• Provide early interventions and collaborate with Care Coordinators on referrals to specialty mental health services.
• Provide ongoing consultation for primary care staff in appropriate mental health techniques
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaborative meetings
• Participate in integrated and/or therapeutic support groups to address behavioral health and chronic health conditions such as diabetes and depression.
• Participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings and other staff processes to achieve program development, staff development, program evaluation, program operations review, and other activities needed to maintain quality of early intervention services.
• Initiate and take on special responsibilities as required by grant funded projects and other program development efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and patient information in a professional manner.
• Performs all duties for successful electronic health records maintenance including but not limited to; completion of client/patients records after each visit according to established protocol, coding, and signing off charts within the designated time set by the organization.
• Performs all duties and service in full compliance with TVHC's Service Excellence Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Doctorate in Psychology required.
• For Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS1), must be a Registered Associate (ASW) working under supervision toward licensure.
• For Behavioral Health Specialist II (BHS II), must be a fully licensed clinician (LCSW or LPCC).
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience required.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Position requires the ability to work independently, organize tasks, problem-solve, make decisions, and handle multiple priorities.
• Position requires significant interpersonal skills with co-workers and with patients and families.
• Work as a team member with fellow co-workers, primary care, and agency staff.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of mental health issues
• Must be willing to travel to and from various service sites as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced primary care clinic.
• Ability to complete work and articulate provider concerns in a timely and concise manner.