Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LMFT)
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$90000 - $95000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
About this job
Job Description
Starting salaries are set in accordance with our compensation plan, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the compensation plan, starting salary ranges are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation for this position meets your needs.
Our Mission
To promote the well-being of the underserved by providing access to high-quality healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay.
Our services, activities and governance reflect the Islamic values and moral principles which inspired our founders. These include the core values which are universally shared and revered by society at large: Service, Compassion, Human Dignity, Social Justice, and Ethical Conduct.
Working at UMMA
UMMA is looking for passionate and mission-driven Staff who look to make an impact on the lives of our patients and the members of our community. These roles include Physicians and Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Staff, Administration, and more! For more information on the services we provide, Click Here
Benefits and Compensation
UMMA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with comprehensive and cost-effective medical plans. Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement, loan repayment opportunities, 403(b) savings plan, employee discounts, extended lunch on Fridays, and more!
Our compensation plan also includes Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (accruals begin on the first day of hire), Employee Recognition, and more!!
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health and Community Wellness, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team the Behavioral Health Therapist will provide direct services including individual (including youth), couple, family and group therapeutic services to patients, including assessments, treatment plans and discharge planning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Addresses referrals and telephone encounters (TE) from providers and other clinical staff. Including warm hand-offs
- Participates in huddles as needed, to assess needs and coordinate services with pertaining programs
- Maintains weekly scheduled appointments in our electronic records system called eCW
- Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families
- Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners
- Completes required documentation and paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning and implementation in a timely manner
- Participates in our SBIRT program
- Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients
- Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency
- Maintain case load of 25-30 patients weekly, and minimum of 5-7 patients a day
- Maintain a caseload of both Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) and Department of Mental Health services (DMH)
- Appropriate documentation guidelines are used as it pertains to the patient’s program (IBH or DMH)
- Participate in DMH Trainings as required and deemed necessary
- Ability to provide crisis interventions (assess for safety risk, create a safety plan, refer to higher level of care). In some instances, collaborate with PET Team for support
- Other duties as assigned
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