Reproductive Health Lcsw - San Diego, United States - San Ysidro Health

San Ysidro Health

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medical Director, the Reproductive Mental Health therapist is responsible for performing psychological assessments and providing evidenced-based treatment to pregnant and postpartum patients in an integrated healthcare setting.

This licensed clinician works closely with a multi-disciplinary treatment team including addiction medicine and 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 consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, as well as agency, professional, and ethical guidelines.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Evaluates, triages and provides evidencedbased, brief psychological/behavioral health interventions to patients with physical health, mental health, and/or substance use diagnoses.
Provides consultation to clinical staff and primary care providers (PCPs) as needed regarding the patient's care, treatment recommendations and progress via documentation in the client's record, face to face or telephonic consultation.
Performs brief assessments of patient needs and, with patient and PCP, develops a negotiated care plan. Evaluates and/or revises care plan as indicated with appropriate documentation in progress notes and communicates this to relevant multidisciplinary team members.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all patients seen, completes forms and documents as required by the department, company, state, and federal agencies, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.
Performs crisis interventions as needed including but not limited to conducting suicide assessments and makes recommendations to medical providers and patients; determines if crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety.
Works in coordination with CCBHC Medical Director, Program Manager, and staff to provide interdisciplinary care to pregnant and postpartum patients, including cases of pregnancy loss. Maintains communication with OB and primary care team, including pediatricians and infant care team as appropriate.
Participates in meetings and committees, including but not limited to case conferences, treatment team meetings, peer review, multidisciplinary team meetings, etc. Participates in committees and work groups as directed.
Actively participates in quality assurance activities of the department, including regular peer review and development and revision of policies and procedures.
Maintains productivity expectations in accordance with clinic and program guidelines.
Works closely with all providers to establish full integration of services and a teambased approach to care.
Establishes and maintains contact with community resources to ensure continuity of care (e.g., case managers, rehabilitation and detoxification centers, psychiatric units).
Performs any other jobrelated duties as needed, assigned, or requested.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Complies with established departmental and health center wide policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with teams to achieve quality, excellence, harmony and problemsolving to obtain stated goals and objectives.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings and workshops.
Assists in providing supervision of interns and/or unlicensed staff under specification of license held as requested.
Coordinates with other behavioral health providers for vacation coverage as needed to ensure continuity of patient care.
Willingness to work some early evening and Saturday hours as requested.
Promotes and fosters respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality on all patient EHR data and abides by both the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.

Job Requirements:

Experience Required**:

Combination of education and years of experience as specified below.
Sensitivity to multicultural concerns and the psychotherapeutic process.
Experience with community mental health preferred.

Education Required:

Successful completion of terminal graduate training program in a psychotherapyrelated field a master's degree in social work or equivalent program at an accredited university or college

Certifications Required: