About this role
Grow Healthy
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 Clinician applies psychological/counseling principles in the following areas: assessment, clinical interventions, research, training, case management, consultation, supervises non-licensed staff, and program development. The clinician is involved in integrating behavioral health services into a primary care setting. Responsibilities will include diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning. The clinician provides a variety of interventions, such as individual, group, child, and family therapy. Interventions will focus on short-term problem-solving therapy, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, behavior modification, case consultations, and other evidence-based practice techniques. The clinician is a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes medical providers, nursing staff, medical support staff, case managers, administrators, managers, and directors. The clinician collaborates with the patient to define the treatment goals and measures of success of treatment by utilizing evidence-based outcome measures. The clinician attends various conferences/workshops concerning mental health treatment, and may be involved in several research studies or multidisciplinary projects.
Minimum Requirements
Professional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the California Behavioral Science Board.
Master's level degree required.
Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, and minimum one year of clinical experience for LCSW.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Bilingual English/Spanish or English and other predominant language of the population served preferred.
Compensation
$85,795.84 - $109,733.00 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
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
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.
Other facts
About AltaMed
AltaMed is one of the nation’s largest community health networks. For more than 55 years, we have provided care to patients in the diverse neighborhoods of Los Angeles and Orange counties. For health care professionals dedicated to their patients, communities, and careers, AltaMed offers an opportunity to pursue professional goals with pride and distinction.
As a non-profit organization, we focus on the needs of our patients and the well-being of our communities. Our commitment to community health pushes us to look beyond our offices and clinics and see not just patients, but new possibilities for community wellness. Many of our employees joined us because their families were AltaMed patients and saw firsthand that patients are at the center of all we do.
This approach supports our ambitious goals. We are continually accredited by The Joint Commission (JCAHO), which ensures quality standards in U.S. medical facilities. We were the first community health network in the nation designated as a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH). We are extremely proud of our patient satisfaction achievements, including our highest scores during our greatest period of growth. We have expanded to 40+ locations in Southern California, offering primary medical, dental, and senior care. We are active in community outreach and education and staffed by dedicated professionals committed to patient care.
Always looking for ways to serve more people, AltaMed leads the industry in bringing new individuals into our nation’s health care system as the top enroller for Covered California. As we continue to grow, we remain at the forefront of evolving health care systems, providing comprehensive care throughout patients’ lives. We will continue to build on our reputation as a rewarding long-term choice for both patients and professionals who believe quality health care is everyone’s right.
What you'll do
- The clinician applies psychological principles in assessment, clinical interventions, and program development while integrating behavioral health services into primary care. Responsibilities include diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning, along with providing various therapeutic interventions.
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