Behavioral Health Clinician
Job Description
The Behavioral Health Clinician works in conjunction with members of the medical and behavioral health team to address the psychosocial aspects of both chronic and acute conditions. This includes applying behavioral health principles to support lifestyle changes, reduce health risks, and provide consultation in the treatment of mental health and psychosocial concerns.
This role primarily serves individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as those impacted by substance use, mental health conditions, and histories of incarceration—often with complex, high-acuity needs. In a Clinical Care Coordinator capacity, the position also incorporates care coordination and team support, helping guide care planning, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary staff, and ensuring clients are connected to services such as psychiatric care, medication-assisted treatment, and housing resources. While maintaining a strong clinical focus, the role supports a more integrated, team-based approach to care for vulnerable populations
Benefits:
- Free Medical, Dental & Vision
- 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
- 403 (B) retirement match
- Life insurance, EAP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SEIU Union
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continued workforce development & training
- Succession plans, growth within
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Professional Clinical Counseling
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a community mental health or integrated care setting
- Experience working with multi-ethnic and underserved communities
- Experience in a Managed Care or FQHC setting (preferred)
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)
Licensure
Candidates must hold one of the following active California credentials:
- LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- ACSW – Associate Clinical Social Worker
- LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- AMFT – Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
All associate-level clinicians must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and actively working toward full licensure under approved supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:
Clinical patient care
- Deliver brief, solution-focused individual and group therapy within an integrated behavioral health model, typically ranging from 6 to 12 sessions.
- Conduct behavioral health assessments, screenings, and mental health evaluations in collaboration with primary care providers.
- Triage urgent and routine referrals from medical providers and program staff.
- Develop client-centered treatment plans that align with the brief intervention model.
- Consult with medical providers on psychosocial factors influencing patient health and medical visits.
- Coordinate linkage to case management, specialty mental health, emergency services, insurance resources, and community referrals as appropriate.
- Collaborate with primary care, psychiatry, prescribing physicians, and program staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Engage in regular case conferencing with interdisciplinary team members.
Communication and support
- Provide timely feedback to medical providers and program staff on referred patients.
- Prepare case presentations for the multidisciplinary team as needed.
- Participate in IBH clinical, staff, and organizational meetings as assigned.
- Engage in scheduled clinical and administrative supervision sessions.
- Provides case conferencing support to case managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with patient care plans, treatment goals, and service coordination efforts.
Administrative
- Maintain active licensure or registration in good standing with the California BBS.
- Complete all Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including visit notes, billing, and prior authorizations.
- Meet or exceed productivity and documentation standards.
- Adhere to scheduling requirements across assigned clinic locations.
- Support program evaluation, data collection, and reporting activities as needed.
- Completes all reporting requirements in a timely manner, in accordance with established schedules and as needed.
St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.