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SCCH has a diverse patient population and an engaging and friendly work environment. Our caring and committed staff works as a team to fulfill our mission so that all our patients have access to quality, whole-person health care. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Integrated Behavioral Health Provider (IBH) will work within a multidisciplinary care team model under direct supervision of the Site Behavioral Health Director. The BHP provides brief individual therapy to patients of all ages and backgrounds in a primary care setting. Behavioral Health Providers frequently collaborate and consult with medical providers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, case managers and nurses to provide the best care for patients. BHPs also provide crisis intervention, referral to outside resources, and advocacy for patients. There are opportunities to work with specialized programs such as Healthy Steps, Office Based Addiction Treatment, and Complex Care Management. Individual and group clinical consultation is available to all and continuing education is fully supported by the organization. The ideal candidate will be committed to improving the health and well-being of our patients and have the ability to be flexible and positive in a fast-paced and potentially stressful environment. 

Reports to: Site Behavioral Health Director
Compensation:  $81,120 to $99,300 per year, DOE           
Language Requirements: Bilingual in English/Spanish Required
Classification: Full-time, Salary, Exempt
Location: Live Oak Health Center/Remote
Hours: Varies/Some Evenings Required

BENEFITS:

Paid time off and paid holidays accrue from date of hire. Paid Board License(s) and CME (fees and days off).  Employer subsidized group health, dental, vision and life insurance plans the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Automatic 2% enrollment in an Employer sponsored 401K plan with a 2% retirement match. Providers are eligible for pay step increases, based on years of service with SCCH. 

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Individual therapy with adults, children and families including:
  • Functional and strength-based assessment and diagnosis
  • Psychoeducation for patients and their support systems
  • Chronic disease management
  • Motivational interviewing related to behavioral change
  • Brief, solution-focused interventions
  • Development of patient-centered treatment plan with care team
  • Harm reduction strategies for substance use disorders
  • Parenting strategies and psychoeducation related to child development
• Coordination of Care: 
  • Clinical consultation and collaboration with primary care providers and other care team members
  • Identify, refer and advocate for patients needing a higher level of care related to psychiatry and/or behavioral health
  • Offer support to patients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment, Telepsychiatry and other specialty care within the clinic
• Crisis Intervention:
  • Be readily available to the health center staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency
  • Conduct risk assessments and triage care as needed
• Charting:
  • Complete all charting according to organizational standards in the context of a shared medical record
  • Meet minimum productivity goals monthly 
     
• Other Duties: 
  • Be available for brief consultations (warm hand offs & step ins) during clinical shift

QUALIFICATIONS:
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must hold a current, valid Associate Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT) registration in the state of California 
• Bilingual in Spanish/English required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a primary care setting
• Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of assessing, diagnosing and treating mental health disorders
• Well-versed in legal and ethical standards of practice
• Completes all documentation in accordance with organizational requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience working in a medical setting
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices including: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Experience with Electronic Health Records
• Practices cultural humility in working with diverse patient populations
• Ability to work one evening shift per week (clinic hours are 8:00am-8:00pm)
• Values and models an integrated team-based approach to patient care
• Flexibility and professionalism in the workplace

SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (W/M/V/D).