Behavioral technician [h1.location_city]

Compensation

Salary Range : $ 44.19 - $54.00 / hour

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Responsibilities

Position Overview :

Provides psychotherapeutic services and support for youth (ages 0-26) and their caregivers. Provides assessment and diagnosis for psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders. Makes recommendations and implements appropriate treatments plans, then monitors progress through follow-up sessions and / or regular meetings. Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team consulting with physicians, APPs, nurses, psychiatrists, and medical staff. Assures the deliverance of quality treatment to patients utilizing best practices and standards of care. Provides appropriate coordination of resources, referrals, and support in an effort to meet the total needs of the patient.

The Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician supports the implementation and coordination of the Collaborative Care for Youth Innovation grant. This position operates within a Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and Primary Care Behavioral Model (PCBH), integrating behavioral health into pediatric and young adult primary care settings. The Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions, offering therapy and support that aligns with patients' overall healthcare goals. The role emphasizes early identification, family-centered support, and seamless transitions to appropriate care across child, adolescent, and young adult populations (ages 0-26 years).

Successful candidates will have the ability to manage common behavioral health concerns that present in primary care (e.g., depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma). Candidates will be flexible in their treatment approach as well as adapt to the needs and concerns of patients up to age 26. Candidates should have comfort with utilizing psychological screening measures to assess the efficacy of their treatment plan and drive symptom improvement. The clinician will also provide clinical supervision weekly to unlicensed Behavioral Staff. This is a grant-funded position with a three-year term with possibility of extension.

We are looking for a clinician who thrives in dynamic environments and demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of both patients and their caregivers. If you are passionate about delivering person-centered care, enjoy variety in your daily work, and are committed to improving patient outcomes through team-based care, this position is ideal for you.

Qualifications

Required

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy

• Active, unrestricted LCSW or LMFT licensure
• One (1) year of experience working with children, adolescents and / or adults in a healthcare, behavioral, mental health, or social services setting
• Current and ongoing Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) considered insurable under CMH insurance coverage
• Current California Driver's License (Please upload CA Driver's license to profile)

Preferred :

Overview

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Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve.

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