• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate

• Experience in an integrated healthcare setting;
• Passion for serving uninsured, under-insured, and low-income populations;
• Strong clinical skills in addressing mental health and substance abuse issues, including assessment, referral, and brief therapy;
• Familiarity with psychological interventions in preventative healthcare and behavioral medicine;
• Ability to effectively work with diverse patient populations, utilizing medical interpreters when necessary;
• Excellent problem-solving skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask in a busy medical clinic environment;
• Proficiency in administering, scoring, and interpreting screening tools and health-setting instruments;
• Understanding of Recovery Models in mental health;
• Training and experience in empirically supported treatments applicable to various patients and conditions in medical settings;
• Experience in structured quality improvement methods;
• Knowledge of key principles and methods associated with Patient-Centered Medical Homes;
• Experience with Electronic Health Records.

1. Provides brief mental health and behavioral interventions (e.g., 1-5 sessions for broad range of concerns) to support patients in addressing behaviors that create health concerns (including but not limited to stress management, alcohol misuse, weight management, and coping with chronic illness); uses self-management/home-based practice interventions to teach patients, families, and staff about care; assists clients and their families in understanding physical or mental health needs and impairments and their response to them, accepting the need for treatment, and working toward the solution of problems, thereby strengthening clients' efforts toward their recovery goals.
2. Using brief assessments (e.g., PHQ-9, PCL, AUDIT C, etc.), routinely makes assessments on initial consultation and develops treatment around functional outcomes and long-lasting solutions (may include prevention of relapse or morbidity in reoccurring/chronic conditions); triages appropriately and efficiently to specialty mental health services and/or other providers for continuity of care and to assure that clients receive appropriate types of service; further manages the care of clients by assessing and referring them to public and private behavioral health providers and by monitoring their progress.
3. Documents in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) all clinical activity presenting diagnostic and interview findings, clinical evaluations, and recommendations. As a member of a team, reviews diagnosis and treatment plans of clinic staff and consults with Primary Care Providers and other care team members regarding a plan of care for patients.
4. Provides education to the Team on Behavioral Health Issues, as well as consultation on tips for successful care management and patient facilitation.
5. Participates in program evaluation and/or performance improvement activities.

1. Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; OR,
2. Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California State Board of Medical Examiners.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.