Clinician (Behavioral Health) - Orange, United States - CalOptima

CalOptima

Verified Company

Orange, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Clinician (Behavioral Health)

CalOptima

CalOptima Health is seeking a highly motivated an experienced
Clinician (Behavioral Health) to join our team. The Clinician (Behavioral Health) is responsible for completing telephonic behavioral health screenings and determining member behavioral health level of care needs, which includes telephonic behavioral health crisis intervention, higher level of care referrals, and coordination of care between physical and behavioral health. The incumbent coordinates activities between CalOptima Health staff, contracted providers, and health networks by providing guidance and support when appropriate.

Position Information:

Department
:Behavioral Health:
Salary Grade
:310 $72,096 $115,353 ($ $ :
Work Arrangement
:Full Telework

This position is eligible for telework in California.

Duties & Responsibilities:

85% Program Support
Participates in a mission driven culture of highquality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity, and accountability.
Completes telephonic behavioral health assessments and triages for members with behavioral health needs.
Coordinates referrals to County Mental Health Plan for members who may need additional mental health and/or behavioral health case management support.
Coordinates and collaborates between behavioral health providers, health networks and CalOptima Health departments for problem resolution and service integration, including providing consultations on resolving complex case management issues and serving on the treatment team. Educates CalOptima Health staff, health networks, providers and members on behavioral health issues and available resources. 10%
Administrative Support
Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support

- short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.

Participates in biweekly clinical team meetings.
Supports members in navigating the behavioral health systems of care. Builds, and maintains relationships with the County of Orange, providers, health networks, communitybased organizations and other key stakeholders. 5%
Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy or related field of study is required.
2 years of related experience, e.g., clinician experience, required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese).

Required Licensure / Certifications:

Current unrestricted California License required: Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD).

Knowledge & Abilities:

Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
Organize, be analytical, problemsolve and possess project management skills.
Work in a fastpaced environment and in an efficient manner.
Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
Motivate and lead multiprogram teams and external committees/coalitions.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and facetoface interactions.
Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Work Environment:

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the Community: