Behavioral Health Therapist at The Wonderful Company

Fresno, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral health therapy, LCSW, LMFT, Spanish fluency, Mental health assessment, Substance abuse counseling, Patient education, Crisis intervention, Motivational interviewing, Behavioral activation, Case management, Psychiatric consultation, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Referral coordination, Evidence-based practice

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description As a leading agriculture business, we are committed to supporting the families who help our business units thrive in California’s Central Valley. With a comprehensive strategy to combat preventable chronic illnesses, we partner with our communities to create a healthier future—and you could be part of this transformative team. Not only are we redefining health and wellness in California’s Central Valley, but we’re also offering these programs entirely free to our employees, their families, and the communities where they live and work. Join our dedicated team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care and make a significant impact on the lives of employees at The Wonderful Company, who are the force behind beloved household names like Wonderful Pistachios®, FIJI® Water, POM Wonderful®, JUSTIN® Wine, Teleflora®, Wonderful® Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful® Halos® Citrus. To learn more about our programs and read our entire Corporate Social Responsibility report, click here. Job Description The Behavioral Health Therapist is based in Lost Hills, CA, and will travel to other wellness centers in the Central Valley. The Behavioral Health Therapist will serve as an integral part of our onsite primary care team, responsible for helping patients improve their physical and mental health. The Behavioral Health Therapist functions as a core member of our enhanced Primary Care team that involves the patient's primary care provider, a psychiatric consultant, and other mental health and social service providers in the clinic and community. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: Support and closely coordinate mental health care with the patient's primary care provider and, when appropriate, other treating mental health providers. Screen and assess patients for common mental health, substance abuse disorders, and unmet social needs. Provide patient education about common mental health and substance abuse disorders and available treatment options. Monitor patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Develop relationships with community providers and facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside the primary care clinic (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment) Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects and other complications, and effectiveness of treatment. Provide brief interventions using evidence-based techniques such as Behavioral Activation, Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, or other treatments appropriate for primary care settings. Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments (e.g, CBT, IPT) as clinically indicated. Participate in regularly scheduled (usually weekly) caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient's PCP. Consultations will focus on patients new to treatment or who are not improving as expected. Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up in care. Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Document in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and use the system to identify and re-engage patients. Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in the registry so they can be easily shared with PCPs, the psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers. Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the PCP and the psychiatric consultant. These may include changes in medications or psychosocial treatments or appropriate referrals for additional services. Complete relapse prevention plan with patients who are in remission Travel required to Lost Hills clinic, Delano clinic, Student Wellness Centers, and Mobile clinic. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. This position is based in Lost Hills, CA. Qualifications Current/valid LCSW or LMFT license issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Must speak Spanish fluently. Preferred experience working with adults, teens, and pediatric patients. Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and APA standards. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting. Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other team members. Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 annually and is eligible for a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Additionally, this position is eligible for a monthly car allowance. Additional Information Continuing Medical Education allowance College scholarships for employees' children Competitive benefits packing including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, PTO, sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program and 100% of CA accreditation fees paid Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice Company focus on health and wellness including WonderfulNow, a robust suite of company wellness offerings focused on supporting our employees Access to many Wonderful Company perks including the corporation health clinic and fitness center Quality of Life in the Central Valley: Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. EEO is the law - click here for more information

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide patient-centered mental health care as part of an integrated primary care team, including screening, assessment, and brief interventions. They are responsible for coordinating care with primary providers, managing patient registries, and facilitating referrals to community resources.