Behavioral Health Practitioner (Marengo)

Position Title:  Behavioral Health Practitioner Department:    Behavioral Health Reports to:       Behavioral Health Services Director Status:               Full Time/Exempt Position Summary: Implement and promote a program of behavioral health in a community clinic setting, including, but not limited to, psychosocial assessment, diagnostic services, individual and group psychotherapy and case management/coordination with medical providers and supervision of trainees/interns.  Population is largely Spanish-speaking, low-income immigrant adults and children.  Provides a range of psychosocial assessments, diagnostic, therapeutic and case management services for individuals, couples, groups, children and families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position   Responsibilities: - Perform initial mental health assessment of clients. - Conduct individual, family and group therapy as determined appropriate. - Supervise MFT/MSW interns and trainees as required, if applicable.  - Provide crisis response to walk in clients as necessary, in conjunction with, medical providers to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimens. - Develops and conduct psycho educational classes and groups. - Promote inter- departmental communication to ensure efficient coordination of services - Develop informational materials for educational purposes - Acts as a liaison between health, education, welfare, and other community agencies to establish an integrated and coordinated program. - Maintains accurate and appropriate records of all client interventions and follow ups - Completes timely and accurate documentation - Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills. - Attend on and off site collaborations and community meetings on behalf of Clinica Romero as the Behavioral Health representative and report back to the Behavioral Health director and team. - Conducts Healthy Way LA (HWLA) and Medi-Cal billing as required - Other duties as assigned. Observes CMOAR policy/procedures regarding conduct in the work place: - Observe regulations on time card use and reporting - Maintain attendance as per policy - Maintain a clean and safe work area. - Observe general Safety/Employee Health policies and procedures including Fire regulations. - Maintain a current annual health screening and BLS/CPR certification. - Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of clients with regard to personal records and program issues development. - Display clearly visible identification. - Treats all employees, clients, neighborhood committee members with respect, dignity and in a courteous and professional manner in accordance to non-discriminatory policies and procedures and Union Agreement. - Conduct only work related conversations when clients are waiting for service. - Do not discuss other staff members, policies, problems or medical care in public areas of clinic. Qualifications - ASW, AMFT or LCSW, MFT with current license preferred but not required. - Bilingual in English/Spanish Require.  - Excellent leadership, collaborative, team building skills - Microsoft Office general knowledge - Able to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse culture, education and economic background - Must provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations including recommended doses in the primary series AND booster dose when eligible. - Clinical supervision hours for licensure is provided.