IBH Provider, Up Valley BHSA

POSITION TITLE:

Integrated Behavioral Health Provider, Up-Valley Behavioral Health Services Act

DEPARTMENT:

Integrated Behavioral Health

REPORTS TO TITLE:

BH Manager, IBH Yolo/Napa/Solano

LOCATION:

Up Valley (St. Helena and Calistoga, CA)

FTE: 

0.8 FTE (32 hours/4 days a week)
 
If there is a substantial reduction in funding, or if funding ceases, the job responsibilities related to the grant may be discontinued, and the integrated behavioral health responsibilities may expand to cover the FTE.

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PAY RANGE:

ANNUAL SALARY of an ASW/AMFT: $70,620.16to $78,224.64 (based on 32 hours a week)

ANNUAL SALARY of an LCSW/LMFT: $90,288.64 to $110,356.48 (based on 32 hours a week) 

DLSE/FLSA STATUS: ()

__x__Exempt/Salaried position

____Nonexempt/Hourly position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (does this position have direct reports):

NO

About CommuniCare OLE 

Established in 2023, CommuniCare OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs. 

BENEFITS (Prorated based on FTE)

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW:

The IBH Provider, is responsible for providing quality behavioral healthcare services to patients including psychosocial assessment, brief intervention, referral, brief warm handoff and consultation to medical providers and documentation completed within 48 hours. This position may be a combination of remote and on-site work.

1. Education: 

• Master’s in social work, marriage and family therapy, and/or counseling from an accredited school required. 
•  Current license or associate certificate required.

1. Experience/Lived Experience: 

• Experience working in an integrated behavioral health setting providing brief-solution focused services strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the current Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and ability to accurately use this knowledge to diagnose patients/clients and inform treatment planning strongly preferred. 
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and physical health conditions/chronic disease preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, applicable laws and ethical consideration related to patient rights, treatment, safety and confidentiality required
• Experience providing therapeutic services to people within a wide range of age/life circumstance and behavioral health history required.
• Experience working with diverse populations displaying respect and sensitivity to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred

1. Special Skills/Training: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required; ability to handle difficult patient situations.
• Strong computer skills, electronic health record system preferred.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must certify and remain current in CPR.

1.

Prioritizes, schedules and conducts brief evidence-based therapy for patients/clients with mild to moderate behavioral health symptoms and health behavior issues

2.

Assesses, refers and advocates when appropriate, for services outside of the brief therapy model of care

3.

Provides crisis intervention and brief warm handoffs as needed

4.

Provides education and support to patients and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes

5.

Communicates and collaborates with appropriate community partners

6.

Provides consultation to appropriate primary care staff and providers on behavioral health issues of patients and guide and assist in making CPS/APS reports or contacting law enforcement as needed

7.

Documents patient visits and related information into the electronic medical record in a timely (within 48 hours) and thorough manner.

8.

Develops and presents training, in-services, and updates to providers and staff on behavioral health topic

9.

Writes letters documenting and/or summarizing diagnoses and treatment as requested and when ethically and legally appropriate

10.

Attends and presents at group and individual supervision, in a frequency prescribed by the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health or per the BBS guidelines.

11.

Presents and reviews consent for treatment for behavioral health therapeutic services or MAT services. Provides BH support for the MAT program.

12.

Tracks grant deliverables in an accurate and timely manner as per BHSA guidelines

13.

Works in collaboration with Up Valey Family Center to include Release of Information, case management and therapeutic progress.

14.

Maintain professional license or associate certificate as per California Board of Behavioral Sciences

15.

Performs other duties as assigned.