Behavioral Health Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) - 138470

The Behavioral Health Counselor (provider) provides all aspects of psychosocial, mental, and behavioral health services, including primarily brief short-term individual and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, and case management.

The provider works closely with clinical and administrative leadership to improve access to care and foster collaboration across UCSD Health departments and programs. This role also oversees case management procedures and coordination to ensure patients are effectively connected to psychosocial and community resources. Additionally, the provider serves as liaison with other providers in primary care as well as in other departments, and participates as a key member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

• Master's degree in a related mental health area(i.e., psychology, social work, marriage/family therapy).

• A valid California license as a mental health provider (Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC) in good standing.

• A minimum of two (2) years post Master's Degree experience.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.

• Thorough knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.

• Ability to evaluate the progress of the therapeutic approach and modify as necessary.

• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

• Must have highly effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with a diverse client group.

• Highly effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of business software and specialized applications/systems used in behavioral health settings.

• Bilingual in Spanish.

• Two (2+) or more years of experience in integrated behavioral health in primary care settings.

• Training and experience in providing marital and/or family therapy.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace