Santa Maria, CA30+ days ago
p>The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess: - Experience in an integrated healthcare setting;
- Passion for serving uninsured, under-insured, and low-income populations;
- The ability to speak, read and write in Spanish and/or a Mixtec dialect (preferred);
- Strong clinical skills in addressing co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues, including assessment, evidence-based therapy, and referrals as needed;
- Familiarity with psychological interventions in co-occurring substance use and trauma treatment including MI, EMDR, TF-CBT, and/or Seeking Safety;
- Ability to effectively work with diverse patient populations, utilizing medical interpreters when necessary;
- Excellent problem-solving skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask in a busy medical clinic environment;
- Proficiency in administering, scoring, and interpreting screening tools and health-setting instruments;
- Understanding of Recovery Models in mental health;
- Experience in structured quality improvement methods;
- Experience with Electronic Health Records.
Under general direction, the Behavior Health Specialist (BHS) provides evidence based and trauma-informed mental health and behavioral health treatment including assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, as well as care coordination and referrals; provides education and develops behavioral change plans for patients; performs related duties as required.