Behavioral Health Clinician I/II (Clinical Social Worker)

$72,163 - $107,754/Yr

La Clinica De La Raza - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Oakland, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Behavioral Health Clinician I/II position at La Clinica de La Raza focuses on providing culturally sensitive behavioral health assessment, treatment, and case management services to children and adults with mental health conditions. The role emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence and productivity, requiring clinicians to connect with clients while meeting organizational goals. This position is part of a community health center dedicated to serving diverse populations, particularly the Latino community in Alameda County, and offers opportunities for loan repayment and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of culturally sensitive behavioral health assessment, treatment, and case management services to clients.
• Screen and perform comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy.
• Formulate provisional DSM and ICD-10 diagnoses under the supervision of a licensed supervisor.
• Co-manage client care under the direction of a licensed supervisor.
• Utilize modalities of brief/long term counseling/treatment, including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Meet minimum billing goals monthly and submit required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, case conferences, and peer review processes.
• Regularly review clinical interventions and case documentation with a supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license or in the registration process with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Two or more years of experience in a mental health/medical/social service setting providing assessment counseling/therapy and crisis intervention services.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 and principles of individual, couples, and family therapy.
• Ability to speak Spanish and English fluently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Specialty Mental Health Medi-Cal documentation.
• Cultural competence working in diverse, low-income, and immigrant communities.

Benefits

• Loan repayment program
• Educational leave plus stipend
• FTCA malpractice coverage