Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - HR Recruiting Services

We are seeking a Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members presenting with a broad range of psychiatric needs. This role collaborates with physicians, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment & Treatment:
   • Conduct mental health evaluations and develop treatment plans for members with acute or chronic mental illnesses.
   • Provide outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
   • Administer specialized therapeutic procedures as appropriate within the scope of practice.
2. Patient Education & Support:
   • Instruct patients and their families on compliance with therapeutic regimens and medication adherence.
   • Offer support to families, including guidance on treatment and interventions to enhance treatment acceptance and adherence.
3. Documentation & Compliance:
   • Prepare and maintain confidential intake summaries, treatment plans, case summaries, and progress notes.
   • Ensure documentation adheres to state regulations, NCQA standards, and community best practices.
4. Collaboration & Consultation:
   • Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patients for psychotropic medication use within the scope of practice.
   • Utilize public and private resources to address the treatment needs of members.
   • Provide consultation on mental health and behavioral medicine to care providers and health educators.
5. Supervision & Program Development:
   • May supervise Post-Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors if qualified to do so.
   • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental programs.
6. Community Resource Integration:
   • Refer members and families to public and private agencies and community resources as appropriate.
7. Safety & Reporting:
   • Report safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies as required by law.
   • Participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

• Masters degree in Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Licensure & Certifications:

One of the following:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) AND Couples and Families Endorsement within 24 months of hire
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.

Experience:

• Familiarity with DSM-V for diagnosis.
• Experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice, psychotherapy methods, and bio-psycho-social factors influencing mental health.
• Understanding of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional standards.
• Ability to diagnose accurately and create effective treatment plans.
• Proficiency in individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and objectives in a timely manner.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of patient rights, member confidentiality, and applicable regulations.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-license experience as part of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient or inpatient setting.
• Experience with crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service, teamwork, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.

Join the team and make a meaningful difference in the mental health and well-being of our members.