Licensed Clinical Therapist
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Job Location:
Green Valley, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Summary
The Licensed Clinical Therapist provides high-quality patient-centered behavioral health services as part of an integrated care team within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This role delivers outpatient therapy conducts assessments coordinates care with medical providers and supports patients in achieving better health outcomes through evidence-based practices. The therapist ensures services meet FQHC state and federal regulatory requirements including documentation productivity standards and culturally responsive care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Provide individual family and/or group psychotherapy using evidence-based interventions appropriate for diverse populations.
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments including psychosocial evaluations risk assessments and diagnostic impressions (per DSM-5-TR).
- Develop and implement person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals.
- Offer crisis intervention safety planning and referrals for higher levels of care when needed.
- Provide brief focused interventions in collaboration with primary care providers as part of integrated behavioral health.
Care Coordination
- Collaborate closely with medical dental case management and care team members to support whole-person care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings huddles and case consultations.
- Refer patients to internal and community resources such as psychiatry substance use programs social services and housing support.
- Support patients in navigating healthcare systems reducing barriers to engagement and adherence.
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete timely and accurate progress notes assessments treatment plans and other required documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per FQHC standards.
- Maintain compliance with federal state and HRSA regulations including UDS reporting needs.
- Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards consistent with HIPAA and professional licensing boards.
Patient Engagement & Community Support
- Provide culturally competent and trauma-informed care to patients from underserved and diverse populations.
- Participate in outreach quality improvement initiatives and population-health-focused behavioral health strategies.
- Support integration of behavioral health screenings (PHQ-9 GAD-7 ACEs SUD tools etc.) into routine patient care.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Marriage & Family Therapy Psychology or related field.
- Current active licensure in the state of practice (e.g. LCSW LPC LMFT LMHC LPCC).
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience providing therapy in outpatient or community-based settings.
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT DBT MI trauma-informed care and solution-focused therapy.
- Strong documentation communication and time-management skills.
Preferred
- Experience working in an FQHC community health center or integrated care setting.
- Bilingual proficiency (e.g. Spanish) highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare value-based care SUD treatment and collaborative care models.
Work Environment
- Full-time or part-time position within a multidisciplinary FQHC setting.
- May involve hybrid onsite/telehealth delivery depending on organizational policies.
- Must be able to manage a diverse caseload and meet productivity expectations while maintaining high-quality care.
Physical & Other Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods and use EHR systems.
- Successful completion of background check credentialing and tuberculosis screening.
- Commitment to the mission of providing equitable accessible patient-centered healthcare.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
