Behavioral Health Clinician 1 (ASW)
Listed compensation
$77k-$97k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Clinician 1 (ASW)
Under the the direction of the Behavioral Health Clinician Lead, the Behavioral Health Clinician 1 provides counseling services to individual patients, their families and significant others as well as group sessions by performing the following duties and responsibilities as described below.
Location: Midtown Clinic (Sacramento, 95811).
Essential Functions
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions using strength-based approaches.
- Adhere to established department policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
- Conduct thorough evaluations and follow-up sessions to assess progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, setting goals, objectives, and discharge plans.
- Administer therapeutic interventions such as cognitive therapy, behavior modification, and stress management techniques.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other therapists to address patient needs and coordinate care.
- Make referrals for patients requiring additional psychological or psychiatric services, including psychotropic medication if necessary.
- Participate in integrated systems of care, staff meetings, case reviews, and consultation/supervision sessions as required.
Additional Duties
- Initiates and takes on special responsibilities as required by grant funded projects and other program developed efforts.
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work
- State Certification as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), in good standing
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Active CPR and BLS Certification.
Preferred Background
Experience in Any of the Following Areas
- Substance Abuse Disorder
- Maternal Mental Health
- Pediatrics (Youth)
- LGBTQIA+ and Gender Affirming Health
Bilingual, English Plus Any of the Following Languages
- Spanish
- Dari,
- Pashto
- Experience with integrated behavioral health models, including collaboration with primary care or multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who demonstrate inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness help strengthen our commitment to equitable and compassionate care for all.
- Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma informed systems and restorative practices.
Reasonable Accommodations
One Community Health endorses and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete this application or you are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, please contact us at ochhumanresources@onecommunityhealth.com.
Our Benefits
For more information on the comprehensive benefits we provide, please visit: onecommunityhealth.com
Additional Information
We only employ US citizens and non-US citizens authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Clinician provides individual and group counseling services using strength-based approaches and evidence-based interventions. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans and coordinate patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess an active Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) certification. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with active CPR and BLS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
One Community Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 8 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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