Overview:
“To enhance the quality of life for men, women and children in the greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services.”
We offer:
- Medical Benefits - FHCCGLA pays 100% of employee’s Kaiser; Anthem Blue Cross; Health Net; and United Health Care coverage (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.
- 403 B - Through Mutual of America, the company matches up to 5% of employee’s salary.
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Dental Benefit - MetLife Only (HMO/PPO Plan).
- 11 Holidays Observed.
- 2 Floating Holidays
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Vision Benefit - MetLife Plan.
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Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment; and Long-term Disability.
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7 Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours Full-Time
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Paid Sick Leave – 40, Part-Time and Per-Diem
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Employee Assistance Program
PROVIDER BENEFITS
LCSW - Six-Hundred Dollars Annually and 2 Paid CME days
License Reimbursement:
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Medical License
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DEA licenses
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BLS
Possible student loan repayment for providers:
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HRSA, HWDD, LA CARE
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OSHPS HPEF
This would be a great opportunity to make a difference with you onboard!
POSITION TITLE: Behavioral Health Practitioner/LCSW
DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health
REPORTS TO: Behavioral Health Director/Chief Medical Officer
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Develop, implement and promote a program of mental health in a community clinic setting, including, but not limited to, psychosocial assessment, diagnostic services, individual and group psychotherapy and case management/coordination with medical providers and supervision of trainees/interns. Population is largely Spanish-speaking, low-income immigrant adults and children. Provides a range of psychosocial assessments, diagnostic, therapeutic and case management services for individuals, couples, groups, children and families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position.
Responsibilities:
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Applying a primary care behavioral health model, the LCSW will identify, target treatment, triage and manage primary care patients with medical and/or behavioral health problems using a behavioral approach that focuses on: helping patients to replace maladaptive behaviors with adaptive ones; providing skill training through psycho-education and client education strategies, and; developing specific behavior change plans that fit the fast work pace of the primary care setting.
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Undertakes continuous self-improvement, attending applicable training, seminars, in-services and educational classes to maintain skills competency and current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices.
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Responsible for following all agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies and practices.
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Identifies, initiates and implements measures to deliver high quality care to patients and improve services.
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Responds efficiently and timely to all patient and provider staff needs and inquiries.
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Ensures excellent customer service to all FHCCGLA patients.
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Works with the operations managers to manage patient scheduling and flow to address bottlenecks, scheduling issues, etc.
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Assists in developing, updates & reviews of FHCCGLA Policies & Procedures (P&P’s) as needed (with input from all other key personnel).
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Ensures HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient data and E.H.R./Practice Management System (PMS) according to regulations and FHCCGLA’s P&P’s.
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Attends the following meetings/trainings:
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Mandatory Quarterly Staff Meeting/Trainings- Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.)
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Corporate Risk Management Meeting- Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.), as needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible)
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Clinical & Operations (C&O) Meeting- As needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible)
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Meetings with FHCCGLA’s Executive Leadership, as needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible)
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Remains informed of:
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Current legal and regulatory changes related to scope of practice.
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Specific programs/payors, insurances accepted, and services being offered at FHCCGLA.
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All applicable Policies & Procedures
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Provide short-term, structured, evidence-based interventions as part of an appropriate treatment plan, which may include individual and/or group therapy, and possible coordination of treatment for participants with co-occurring disorders.
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Provides therapy in group setting and facilitate peer support groups.
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Collaborate and coordinate with other members of health care team, in particular the client’s PCP, to provide holistic, well-integrated health care in order to improve the outcome of patients.
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Supervise Patient Care Coordinators and other support staff that are part of the behavioral health team.
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Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records of activities, and services provided to each client.
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Manage data to measure behavioral health outcomes and clinical effectiveness
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Facilitate and tracks referrals to other services, such as substance-abuse treatment, specialty care, and community resources, as needed.
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Provide crisis intervention as needed.
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Advocate for clients and work to resolve individual client barriers in order to facilitate and encourage follow-up and collaborative, interdisciplinary care.
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Participate in and/or facilitate team meetings.
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Has understanding of My Health L.A. and Medi-Cal and other billing related issues as needed
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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LCSW with current license and supervisory capabilities.
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At least two years of experience as licensed practitioner.
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Good speaking and writing skills both English and Spanish.
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Current CPR Certification- required to be kept up to date.
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FQHC experience, highly preferred.
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Excellent analytical skills.
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Motivation to take initiative to ensure all tasks performed are completed thoroughly and accurately.
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Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
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Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.
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Computer knowledge preferred (e.g., NextGen (E.H.R. & PMS), Microsoft Word and Excel).
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Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.
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Ability to meet tight time sensitive deadlines.
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Motivated and committed to the provision of high-quality healthcare for indigent and underserved communities.
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Willingness to adapt to changes with regards to the agency’s growth and expansion.
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Access to automobile with valid California driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance.
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Able to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse culture, education and economic background.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
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Ability to work well with others in a professional and team-oriented environment.
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Well-developed interpersonal skills, friendly personality and able to motivate staff by promoting teamwork.
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Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religion and economic status.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Willingness to travel.
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Strong planning and organizational skills.
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Problem analysis and critical thinking skills.
Min (For Export): 100,370.00 Max (For Export): 120,000.00
