
Behavioral Health Specialist
Staff will provide behavioral health services identified through a biopsychosocial assessment and promote health and wellness through services, advocacy and education with a focus on the needs of low-income LGBT adults including but not limited to people living with HIV/AIDS. Provide crisis counseling/intervention to clients and their social networks (i.e., partners, significant other, spouse, and immediate family members. Complete behavioral health intakes, biopsychosocial assessments; develop a treatment plan that addresses the collaborative clinical goals of clinician and client and document treatment progress notes. Screen, assess, and plan appropriate interventions to minimize client risk of acquiring or transmitting sexually transmitted infections. Prepare monthly reports and statistics as requested. Attend trainings and case conference meetings as required.
A Masters Degree in Social Work or PhD in Clinical Psychology
Ability to be credentialed as a Medicare and Medi-Cal provider
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Documentation
Time Management
Knowledge of HIV behavioral health issues
DSM-IV
Treatment planning
Crisis intervention and reporting obligations
Multitasking
Resolving issues
Verbal communication
written communication
Goal-Driven
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Behavioral Health Specialist in 611 S Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA is $60,000 to $90,000. This salary range may vary based on the individual's qualifications and experience.
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