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LCSW - Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician

Community Memorial Healthcare, Ventura, California, United States

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Salary Range:

$44.19 - $54.00 / hour

Position Overview:

Provides psychotherapeutic services and support for youth (ages 0‑26) and their caregivers. Provides assessment and diagnosis for psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders. Makes recommendations and implements appropriate treatment plans, then monitors progress through follow‑up sessions and/or regular meetings. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team consulting with physicians, APPs, nurses, psychiatrists, and medical staff. Assures the delivery of quality treatment to patients utilizing best practices and standards of care. Provides appropriate coordination of resources, referrals, and support in an effort to meet the total needs of the patient. The Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician supports the implementation and coordination of the Collaborative Care for Youth Innovation grant. This position operates within a Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and Primary Care Behavioral Model (PCBH), integrating behavioral health into pediatric and young adult primary care settings.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions, offering therapy and support that aligns with patients’ overall healthcare goals.

Early identification, family‑centered support, and seamless transitions to appropriate care across child, adolescent, and young adult populations (ages 0‑26 years).

Manage common behavioral health concerns that present in primary care (e.g., depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma).

Use psychological screening measures to assess the efficacy of treatment plans and drive symptom improvement.

Provide clinical supervision weekly to unlicensed behavioral staff.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Active, unrestricted LCSW or LMFT licensure.

One (1) year of experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults in a healthcare, behavioral, mental health, or social services setting.

Current and ongoing Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) considered insurable under CMH insurance coverage.

Current California Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address behavioral, physical health, and social needs.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including communication with caregivers.

Bilingual in Spanish.

Previous experience with crisis intervention.

Previous experience in the continuity of patient care planning.

Five (5) years of experience working with children and youth, ages 0‑18.

Training in evidence-based interventions (COCM, PCBH, CBT, MI, PST, or trauma‑focused models).

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

Competitive Pay

Shift Differentials

In‑House Registry Rates

Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage

Voluntary Worksite Benefits

Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Recognition programs

Employee service recognition events

Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts

National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

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