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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Date: 10/03/2024 Please check one: New Revised
Position Title: Behavioral Health Therapist - ACSW/
AMFT
Pay Rate/Grade: $70,000 - $80,000
Reports to: Director of Behavioral Health FLSA/ Work Status:
Exempt Non-exempt
Full-time Part-time
Hourly Salaried
Direct reports:
Schedule: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00pm
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, the Associate Clinical Social Worker or
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing
complete biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing psychotherapy based on
evidence-based practices to the adult and pediatric population.
EXPECTATIONS
• Adheres to all HarborCHC 's policies and procedures
• Conducts self in a manner that represents HarborCHC 's core values at all times
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts
• Communicates regularly with immediate supervisor about departmental and organizational concerns
• Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates
MISSION AND VALUES
Our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare and supportive services to those in our community,
regardless of their ability to pay. Employees must possess a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals
and philosophy of HarborCHC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adheres to all Harbor Community Health Center's (HarborCHC) Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, and practices.
• Conducts self in a manner that represents HarborCHC's core values at all times.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
• Ability to work well as a team member and apply feedback/direction from supervisor as instructed.
• Communicates regularly and in a timely manner with his/her immediate supervisor about patient,
departmental and HarborCHC concerns.
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability for duties and responsibilities, and in services delivered.
• Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position and adheres to scheduled work
hours.
• Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering phone calls and
emails in a timely manner.
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• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Passion for working with underserved patients and a commitment to furthering HarborCHC's work in the
community.
• Commitment to professional development in expanding knowledge of behavioral health interventions,
growing diversity in patients worked with, program development, and gaining excellence in documentation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
• Perform clinical assessment and treatment planning using a standard and uniform bio-psycho-social format
on referred patients and creating observable/specific quantifiable goals.
• Responsible for providing individual psychotherapy to the adult and pediatric population in a strengths-
based, culturally sensitive linguistically appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Responsible to facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Responsible for assessing patients' psychosocial status as it relates to substance abuse and mental health,
communicates with physicians to report patient progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual clinical
issues.
• Responsible for establishing strong rapport with patients, which expresses concern for their well-being.
• Follow-up and act as liaison to ensure highest quality of services are provided to patients.
• Document and lock progress notes within the electronic health record within 24-72 hours of patient
encounter.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans and coordinate care.
• Responsible for partnering with the Case Managers to refer patients to specialty services as appropriate.
• Responsible for actively participating in the Quality Management Program.
• Responsible for maintaining active registration with the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) to practice in
good standing.
• Assist and collaborate with other departments as necessary.
• Actively participates weekly individual clinical supervision
• Develops proficiency in billing procedures.
• Consistent ability to receive a passing score of 80% on quarterly chart reviews, and demonstrated application
of feedback from chart reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HarborCHC's Mission and Values.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification Requirements
• Completion of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Social Work or
Marriage and Family Counseling.
• Currently registered with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social
Worker (ACSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).
• Minimum of 500 clinical hours of experience providing direct patient services in a medical environment,
including working with adults, children, families in individual, group, and/or family therapy.
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Skill at conceptualizing cases, making appropriate diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and
documentation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to initiate problem solving and program implementation.
• Knowledge of HIPPA compliance for patient/agency records according to established professional social
standards.
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• Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of community mental health and social services.
• Computer and internet proficiency.
• Coordinate long-term therapy referrals for patients with chronic/severe mental illness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is highly desirable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
HR Procedural Requirements:
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• A valid California Driver's license with clean records and access to an insured automobile.
• Clear all post offers, pre-employment background screening, and education verification.
• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a qualifying medical/religious exemption.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and
talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
HarborCHC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,
marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
laws. HarborCHC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in
employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements define this position as it currently exists and are intended to describe the general
content of and requirements for this job. They are not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of
duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the
discretion of the supervisor. HarborCHC is an at-will employer.
In addition, HarborCHC may change your duties, compensation or hours, or transfer, reassign, promote,
demote, suspend or otherwise change the terms and conditions of your employment (other than the at- will
relationship), with or without cause or prior notice.
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