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TrueCare · 11 hours ago

Behavioral Health Consultant LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist

San Marcos, California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$98K/yr - $140K/yr

TrueCare is a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to underserved communities. As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will be part of the primary care treatment team, identifying and managing patients with medical and behavioral health problems while developing therapeutic treatment plans.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Make a real difference in the lives of patients by being part of the primary care treatment team, identifying, triaging and managing primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems

Provide skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies

Develop specific behavioral/therapeutic treatment plans for patients

Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems

Detect 'at risk' patients and assess the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider

Qualification

LCSWLMFTLicensed PsychologistBLS CertificationHealth psychology servicesTrauma-informed careIntegrated behavioral healthBilingual English/SpanishElectronic health recordsCompassionate careTeam collaboration

Required

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology or PhD / PsyD in Psychology from an accredited program

Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), Licensed Psychologist by the California Board of Psychology

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association

Valid California Driver's License, proof of insurance and clean driving record

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience providing health psychology services such as smoking cessation, weight management, stress management, substance abuse disorders, or work with chronically ill patients

A general understanding of trauma-informed care approaches and therapies, Adverse Childhood Experiences and their impact on brain development, suicide prevention and acute crisis assessment/intervention

Familiarity or work experience in integrated behavioral health models (IBH)

Computer savvy with electronic health records