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myPlace Health · 1 day ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW or LMFT)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $132K/yr

3+ years exp

myPlace Health is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults through compassionate care. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, you will provide behavioral health assessments, therapy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to integrate mental health services into holistic care plans for seniors.

Elder CareHealth CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health diagnosis, care planning, and therapy to address a range of mental health concerns, ensuring that each participant receives the care they need

Work closely with the IDT to educate team members on behavioral health assessments, goal setting, and interventions, helping them better understand mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and behavioral manifestations of dementia

Partner with clinicians and care teams to ensure behavioral health needs are seamlessly incorporated into participant care plans

Build and maintain strong relationships with community behavioral health specialists, ensuring smooth referrals and coordinated care when needed

Work with consulting geriatric psychiatrists to facilitate communication and optimize behavioral health resources for participants

Follow participants admitted to inpatient psychiatric facilities, ensuring that their needs are addressed and that post-discharge behavioral health interventions support their recovery

Assess participants with unclear behavioral health conditions to establish accurate diagnoses and care plans

Provide training to staff on behavioral health topics, helping to build a culture of understanding and support for participants facing mental health challenges

Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the behavioral health needs of participants and the overall success of the organization

Qualification

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerBehavioral Health AssessmentInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationGeriatric Psychiatry CoordinationCrisis SupportSubstance Use TheoriesEmpathetic & PatientEducation & TrainingPACE ExperienceCertified in CPR & First AidCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Current and active License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist in the state of California or equivalent licensure (LPCC, RN with BH certification, LICSW with behavioral health specialty, psychologist, LMHC, or other Mental Health specialist with appropriate experience)

At least 3 years of experience working in behavioral health, specifically with elderly or medically complex populations

Previous experience working as part of an Interdisciplinary Team, contributing to holistic care planning

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with participants, caregivers, and team members

A compassionate approach to care, with the patience to support participants through behavioral health challenges

Strong ability to assess situations, make informed decisions, and develop effective solutions

Understanding of various social work frameworks and substance use treatment models

Preferred

Prior experience working in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a plus

Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 60 days of employment

Benefits

Competitive Incentive Plan

401k with Employer match

Your choice of 6 medical plans, with premium coverage of up to 80% for employees and 75% for all dependents

Dental and vision plans to meet your needs of you and your dependents; health savings account, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability coverages, as well as basic life insurance.

PTO starting at 20 days per year; plus 12 paid holidays per year, and 2 floating holidays per year

Generous CME/CEU budget and time off, and professional development opportunities

A one-time stipend towards setting up your home office, if applicable.

Family friendly policies, including paid new parent leave and new child care stipend