TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER Hiring For Behavioral Health Specialist at Hayward, CA, United States Full Time

Job Description

As part of the integrated health model of Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC), the Integrated Behavioral Health Program provides behavioral health services to patients currently receiving primary care services at TVHC. The Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS) conducts screening, assessment, brief treatment, and consultative services to patients with mild to moderate mental health symptoms. As a licensed clinician (or ASW), the BHS will utilize Evidence-Based Practices using brief treatment modalities and also provide linkage and referrals to community services as needed. The BHS will work from an interdisciplinary approach and in collaboration with the PCP (Primary Care Provider), Consulting Psychiatrist, and Care Coordinators.
This is a full-time benefited position working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plan with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance and more.
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education and more.
Responsibilities:

• Will conduct brief, non-stigmatizing screenings to evaluate the needs of children and adults for mental health and support services.
• Perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments for mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence and medical needs. Conduct follow-up as appropriate based on results of evaluation.
• Provide behavioral health services in low-intensity/brief treatment (e.g. problem-solving therapy, behavioral activation, and other Evidenced-Based Practices), in a culturally, linguistically and age-appropriate manner.
• Provide early interventions and collaborate with Care Coordinators on referrals to specialty mental health services.
• Provide ongoing consultation for primary care staff in appropriate mental health techniques

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Doctorate in Psychology. May consider ASW or AMFT registered with BBS
• Previous experience working with a pediatric and/or adult population within ethnically and culturally diverse families; Cultural sensitivity and understanding of mental health issues
• Clinical experience with provision of mental health services in a community based setting.
• Ability to chart using Electronic Health Records, preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.