Behavioral Health Specialist (LMFT/LCSW)

Salary Range:$67,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Are you in search of a fulfilling and meaningful position? Do you want to work for an organization that promotes growth and development? 

Here at Men's Health Foundation, we envision a world where inequity and stigma do not separate people from healthcare.
 

"Reimagining Healthcare" is our commitment to affirming the unique experience of every patient. We prioritize our patients’ evolving needs and strive to help each patient feel comfortable, understood and respected. 

Why Men's Health Foundation? 

Men's Health Foundation is seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals. We believe that by reimagining how healthcare is delivered, we can help create greater health equity for those most at risk, breaking down barriers to care. We welcome all backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions.

We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization and seek to provide a generous and competitive benefits package to support our employee's well-being. We offer the following: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 1 mental health day
• 401(k) Retirement plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 4% following completion of 90th day of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 40 hours of sick pay (following completion of 90th day of employment)
• 120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

We seek team members who embrace and champion diversity, as our work within the LGBTQ+ community promotes positive sexuality and inclusivity. Candidates should be comfortable with exposure to imagery, events, and materials that reflect our culture of acceptance and expression, ensuring alignment with our values.

OUR PURPOSE

Men’s Health Foundation connects men at risk to comprehensive healthcare and wellness through education, collaboration, and advocacy, inspiring and empowering all men to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. We see a world where inequity and stigma do not separate men from healthcare. At Men’s Health Foundation we are reimagining men’s healthcare.

THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Director and a Consulting Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Behavioral Health Specialist provides individual and group psychotherapy services to patients of Men’s Health Foundation and Southern California Men’s Medical Group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)

• Maintain an active caseload, including providing comprehensive assessments, charting progress notes and all documentation per contractual requirements.
• Provides comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment for clients.
• Provides individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, and case management as needed.
• Provides short – and long-term psychotherapy, as well as crisis intervention, for clients as needed.
• Refer clients for psychiatric evaluation and treatment when clinically indicated. Collaborated with client’s health care team to facilitate continuity of care.
• Provide appropriate referrals to ancillary programs as needed.
• Provide 2 or more individual behavioral health counseling sessions to 75 YMSM of color annually
• Develop and implement a Supportive Services Outreach plan to locate and engage new client and provide information on services; annual goals:
• Screen 150 YMSM of color for behavioral health services annually Develop Mental Health services and develop support group curriculums.
• Document client interactions, collect tracking data, and prepare monthly reports on program outcomes.
• Represent Men’s Health Foundation at community events and meetings to recruit clients, identify resources, and build partnerships.
• Collaborate with SoCal Club team members to create and execute recruitment and enrollment strategies and benchmarks to ensure enrollment goals per program.
• Participate in program and organizational meetings and activities
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Be licensed to provide mental health services in the state of California (LCSW, LMFT, or other comparable licenses; or be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as either an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as meet other applicable requirements from the as approved the LA County Division of HIV and STD Programming.

• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to assess client/family psychosocial needs
• Two years of experience in a non-profit work environment provide direct client services. Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills; commitment to working as part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
• Strong commitment to the Mission and Vision of Men’s Health Foundation Demonstrated ability to provide services to people of diverse races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, nationalities, economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, housing status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

COMPANY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a background check to include a 7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to provide proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
• Must take yearly flu shot and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules.
• Must have skills in research and development of operating policies and procedures. Must take yearly flu shot or wear flu mask during flu season for patient facing positions and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Be able to work after hours and weekends