Jobs in San Diego, CA

About the role

Under the direction of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor is responsible for performing psychological assessments and providing brief evidenced-based treatment using the primary care behavioral health model to adults, older adults, children and their families in a primary care setting. This licensed clinician works closely with primary care providers to develop and implement sound treatment plans. Responds to and provides crisis intervention services when needed; Ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion and is consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines.

What you'll bring

• Combination of education and years of experience as specified above.
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process required.
• LPCC issued by the state of California.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of integrated treatment and care for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with minority and underserved communities.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity.
• Knowledge of behavioral medicine, health psychology, substance use interventions including IMPACT and/or SBIRT model strongly recommended.
• Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgement in dealing with a variety of people with mental illness.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgement within areas of responsibility.
• Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.