Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW, Psychologist, LPCC)

About Us

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about
giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood,
this is our vision:  a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with
you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters.
At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over
506,563 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96,867
people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and
happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all,
regardless of situation or circumstance.

Since 1969,  our employees have been making this mission a reality.  Regardless
of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being
professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond.  If
this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love
to meet you.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) will work to support the mission and
vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing direct patient care for
behavioral health services. The primary responsibilities are to meet with
individuals, families, and groups of patients to provide behavioral
psychotherapy services. This role will work with primary care providers to
develop comprehensive integrated care models for patients. 

Please note, this is a hybrid position and this position is eligible for a
$10,000 signing bonus!

Schedule

* Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm 

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

* Provides short term targeted psychotherapy for problems identified by primary
care providers
* Performs initial and ongoing behavioral health assessment to develop patient
care plans
* Evaluates patients to identify social, emotional, and economic factors which
may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care
* Provides brief psychotherapy to patients and families
* Addresses and factors co-occurring disorders into patient’s care plan
* Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees
* Provide crisis management and psychoeducation for patients and families
* Conducts “warm hand offs” at medical provider requests
* Acknowledges and honors patients’ psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural
beliefs
* Utilizes BHC staff protocols for referral, follow-up, and quality assurance

Provider & Team Support

* Consults with primary care providers about behavioral aspects of their
patients’ medical treatment
* Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality
improvement activities
* Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff,
clients, and the public
* Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives
* Participates in case conferences, trainings, and departmental or agency
meetings, as directed

Regulatory Compliance

* Follows BHC protocols, policies, and procedures
* Provides personal information and participates in the credentialing process
with managed care companies
* Attends continuing education programs offered to upgrade professional skills
and maintain licensing requirements
* Documents legible and legally defensible medical records

Education/Experience

* Doctorate degree in psychology with a valid CA Psychology License, or
* Master’s degree in social work with a valid CA LCSW License, or
* Master’s in degree in counseling with a valid CA LPCC License
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart
Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be
maintained as a condition of employment
* AHA- approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a
certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency
response techniques
* Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this
requirement
* Two year of pre/post licensure psychotherapy experience with children,
adults, and/or adolescents required; child/adolescent experience required
* Experience providing health psychotherapy services, such as smoking
cessation, weight management, stress management, or work with chronically
medically ill patients
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

* Knowledgeable about and experience with displaying of normal signs of human
development and ability to assess and provide age-appropriate care
* Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team within medical care. 
* Ability to operate one or more word-processing, spreadsheet, and/or
electronic medical records systems
* Ability to do some charting simultaneously while in session
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior
composition, typing, legible handwriting, and proofreading skills
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form
* Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Excellent planning and organizational ability
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
* Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and
ethical manner

Physical Requirements

* Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight
* Ability to stand for long periods of time

Pay Ranges

* Psychologist: $113,600 - $172,800 per year, depending on experience
* LCSW, LPCC: $95,400 - $141,300 per year, depending on experience

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay
grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification
of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but
not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience,
market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization,
Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within
the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.