IBH Counselor

PT Hybrid Integrated BH Counselor

At AACI, we are more than just a community health center—we are a dedicated force for change, serving the underserved and marginalized populations of Santa Clara County. We provide integrated behavioral health care that addresses both medical and behavioral health needs in a single, cohesive setting. If you want to make a real impact, we invite you to join us in transforming lives.

As an Integrated Behavioral Health Counselor, you will be at the heart of our patient care, bridging the gap between physical and mental health. In this role, you'll assess and treat patients, providing culturally sensitive therapy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and enhancing the overall well-being of our diverse patient population. At 20-24 hours per week this position offers the flexibility to align with your lifestyle and goals.

Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $57.00 (Based on experience, licensure, and education)

Why AACI?
We’re committed to ensuring you have the support, resources, and opportunities you need to thrive, both professionally and personally.

• Fully Supported: Join a collaborative, integrated team with a dedicated case manager.
• No Travel Required: Provide care in-office and via telehealth—no need to travel!
• Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment (2 days remote, 3 days onsite) with a company laptop provided. Choose the schedule that fits your life.
• Balanced Workload: Maintain a realistic caseload for effective, focused care.
• Language Bonus: Additional compensation for bilingual staff.
• Wellness Support: Free access to Headspace for mindfulness and mental wellness.
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for State Loan Forgiveness and HRSA Loan Repayment Programs.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered individual, group, and family counseling and rehabilitation services.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources and refer to case management services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patients' needs and formulate treatment plans.
• Document and maintain clinical records per appropriate standards and regulations.
• Participate in clinical supervisions, team meetings, and trainings.
• Collaborate with the primary care team to integrate behavioral health into the overall patient care plan. Participate in case conferences and care coordination with other AACI programs.
• Complete and maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer of the day support.
• Offer immediate support and crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute behavioral health issues.
• Complete other related duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• ASW, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist in the state of California.
• Master’s degree in social work or psychology.
• One year or more of clinical experience in Integrated Behavioral Health, Specialty Mental Health, and/or Brief Therapy Models.
• Experience in providing behavioral health counseling in a healthcare or similar setting is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to perform the duties described above.
• Knowledge of laws and ethical standards pertaining to clinical care.
• Knowledge of DSM-V criteria for diagnosing behavioral health illnesses.
• Experience with electronic health records and proficiency in documentation.
• Knowledge of Improving Mood Promoting Access to Collaborative Treatment (IMPACT) Model of Care and Managed Care Models preferred.
• Verbal and written fluency in English is required; Bilingual skills in a second language (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese) are desired but not required.

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural, professional, and experiential backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Working conditions

Work is conducted in an office environment inside a standard clinic setting. Basic safety precautions and use of protective clothing or gear may be required. Occasional evenings and weekend work is required.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly sit for extended periods of time regularly operate a computer, and use manual dexterity for tasks such as keyboarding. The mental demands of the job include regular comprehension, reasoning, decision-making, interpreting and analyzing data, reading, writing, and resilience.

AACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $35 - $57