Company: Pacific Health
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health or Behavioral Health Manager
Location: Hybrid (Remote & In-Person; Minimum 2 Days In-Office)
Section I: Job Purpose
Pacific Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate hybrid, Remote and In-Person Therapist to join our growing team. The ideal therapist will be dedicated to providing both remote and direct, face-to-face psychotherapy services to clients in our office setting (minimum 2 days). This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The therapist will play a vital role in helping clients achieve their mental health goals and improve their overall well-being. The therapist is required to maintain the confidentiality of client information; write and interpret written clinical information accurately and effectively.
Section II: Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Intervention
- Deliver direct and telehealth therapy services to clients via phone, video, and in-person.
- Provide crisis intervention and short- and long-term psychotherapy.
- Conduct mental health evaluations and formulate treatment plans.
- Offer referrals and case management services.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain up-to-date, accurate clinical records in compliance with HIPAA.
- Ensure all documentation is completed within established deadlines.
- Adhere to mandated reporting protocols.
Collaboration & Communication
- Engage with case management, administrative, and leadership teams to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain professional, timely communication via email, phone, and instant messaging.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and interdisciplinary planning.
Work Ethic & Professionalism
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Uphold a high standard of customer service and empathy.
Section III: Knowledge & Skills Education
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling from an accredited institution.
Licensure
- Must hold a current California license as one of the following:
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
- Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with mental health clients.
- Case management experience is preferred.
Language Proficiency
- English fluency required.
- Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Gmail.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Analytical and multitasking abilities.
Interpersonal Traits
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
- Collaborative spirit and professional demeanor.
Section IV: Key Interactions Internal Contacts
- Patients – Direct care and communication.
- Director of Behavioral Health, Chief Clinical Officer, Administrative Staff, Patient Coordinators – Collaboration and care coordination.
Required:
- Must maintain a current license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
- Computer skills and proficiency in office suites (Google), Spreadsheets (Google Spreadsheets), operating system (Windows/ MAC), communication and collaboration (Gmail).
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Excellent customer service with patients & co-workers.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Ability to build rapport quickly.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy.
Core Responsibilities:
- Establishes positive, trusting rapport with patients.
- Interviews and conducts diagnostic assessments of patients to develop treatment and recovery plans for patients and/or their family members.
- Participates in the intake process by interviewing patients and/or their family members to obtain family, psychosocial, employment, medical, and mental health treatment history.
- Provides crisis intervention, treatment, case management, referrals, and other related mental health care services to patients and their family members.
- Participates in the development of treatment plans designed to address mental, emotional, and family disorders and dysfunction.
- Provides ongoing clinical assessment, treatment planning, and clinical treatment for patients and families.
- Prepares and maintains clinical documentation, in addition to adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Completes administrative requirements including but not limited to timely completion of documentation by set deadlines.
- Collaborative work with case management team, administrative team, and management team.
- Participates in clinical supervision and maintains supervision log.
- Prompt responsiveness over email, phone, instant messaging, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Willingness to provide mental health services via telehealth to include phone and/or videocalls while following mandated reporter protocols.
- Must be able to demonstrate independent work with minimal supervision.
Language Skills:
Fluent in written and spoken English; Bilingual in Spanish preferable.
We encourage candidates who are passionate about mental health and committed to making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or counseling.
- Possession of an active, current, and clear registration with the California Board of Registration with the Board of Behavioral Health Sciences (BBS) REQUIRED
- Must be a mental health professional as a Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday (9am-6pm)
Work Location: Hybrid; in person location in Downtown Stockton, CA