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If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
The Triage Behavioral Health Clinician/Clinical Supervisor, under general direction, provides immediate mental health support within primary care settings. They conduct rapid assessments using evidence-based tools and deliver targeted interventions within 24-72 hours to increase access to care. This clinician integrates behavioral health services through real-time consultations and brief interventions while maintaining an active presence within the primary care team and facilitating warm handoffs between providers. The role encompasses diagnosis, evaluation, treatment planning, and short-term crisis intervention sessions within a brief program framework, utilizing approaches such as problem-solving therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and substance abuse treatment. It also provides education and develops behavioral change plans to address health-impacting behaviors. As part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the clinician ensures the seamless coordination of physical and mental healthcare, requiring strong clinical judgment, interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced medical environment, while also participating in professional development opportunities. The staff member will also be responsible for providing clinical and administrative oversight to licensed and non-licensed staff.
Minimum Requirements
Professional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the California Behavioral Science Board.
Master's level degree required.
Previous experience supervising MSWs and/or ASWs.
Completion of 15 units in Supervision coursework.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children required.
Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience required.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, or English and another predominant language of the population served, preferred.
Compensation
$89,262.43 - $133,896.64 annuallyCompensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.