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Job Description

One of our largest health plan clients is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to join their Behavioral Health Department. This role is responsible for providing clinical assessments, screenings, and care coordination for members with mental health and/or substance use needs.

You will triage incoming referrals, coordinate with county and community-based partners, and work directly with our behavioral health vendor and internal departments to ensure members receive timely, appropriate services. You’ll also participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings, provide clinical consultations, and support quality improvement projects.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring experience with complex behavioral health needs and a passion for serving diverse, underserved populations in Los Angeles County.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Licensure: Must hold one of the following active, current, and unrestricted California licenses:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Education: Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or related behavioral health field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience working with:

Severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI)

Substance use disorders

Homelessness or vulnerable populations

Prior experience providing behavioral health assessments, screenings, and care coordination.

Core Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills

Ability to navigate and coordinate across health systems and community partners

Familiarity with Medi-Cal/Medicare regulations

Understanding of the behavioral health landscape in Los Angeles County

Experience collaborating with county agencies and health plan departments Bilingual proficiency in any of L.A. Care’s threshold languages:

Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Armenian, Farsi, Arabic, Khmer, Russian, Vietnamese

Familiarity with:

Community-based behavioral health providers

Electronic health records (EHRs) and case management tools

Experience conducting provider education or facilitating trainings on behavioral health topics

Knowledge of quality improvement practices and involvement in audit or project work null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].