Mental Health Therapist

Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Behavioral Health Specialist in California. This is a full-time position providing therapy and behavioral health support in a clinical, team-based setting.

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary care team dedicated to serving medically complex and aging patients. The Behavioral Health Specialist will oversee a caseload of patients, provide therapeutic interventions, and contribute to care planning and behavioral health coordination within a clinic-based model.

Position Details:

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  Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist

  
  


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  Location: California (on-site or hybrid depending on clinic)

  
  


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  Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

  
  


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  Employment Type: Permanent

  
  

Key Responsibilities:

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  Conduct behavioral health assessments to identify the mental health needs, preferences, and goals of clinic patients

  
  


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  Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop patient-specific behavioral health goals and care plans

  
  


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  Deliver and document behavioral health services including symptom management, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and resource coordination

  
  


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  Provide psychotherapy services using modalities appropriate to the patient population (e.g., counseling, psychosocial interventions, expressive therapies)

  
  


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  Collaborate with medical and social work teams to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care

  
  


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  Provide staff education and support related to behavioral health needs and best practices

  
  

Requirements:

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  Master’s degree in Social Work or Doctorate in Psychology

  
  


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  Active California license as an LCSW or Licensed Psychologist

  
  


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  At least five (5) years of experience conducting therapy, behavioral health assessments, and managing care planning needs

  
  


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  Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with older adults or medically complex patients

  
  


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  Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills

  
  

Benefits:

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  
  


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  Paid time off including 17 PTO days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave

  
  


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  Advancement opportunities and internal mobility

  
  


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  Collaborative team culture with mission-driven work

  
  


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  Supportive orientation and clinical onboarding