Behavior Health Clinician II
Company: St Johns Community Health
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Behavioral Health Clinician
II (BHC II) provides screening, consultation, behavioral
intervention, referrals and counseling and therapy to patients
within an integrated medical and behavioral health setting. Makes
clinical recommendations and refers to appropriate levels of care
in a team-based setting. Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the
State of California. This position requires a strong team player
and self-starter. The BHC II will provide mental health and
substance abuse assessment and treatment of patients across
multiple sites. The BHC II promotes patients' self-management and
empowers patients/families to achieve maximum levels of wellness
and independence. Benefits: Free Medical, Dental & Vision 13 Paid
Holidays PTO 403 (B) retirement match Life insurance, EAP Tuition
Reimbursement SEIU Union Flexible Spending Account Continued
workforce development & training Succession plans, growth within
Required Skills/Qualifications: Education : (Required) Master’s
Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical
Psychology, or other discipline acceptable toward licensure by the
California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a therapist. Experience
: (Required) 2 years providing direct mental health services and
supports in an integrated health setting. Bilingual (preferred).
Licensure/Certification: Licensed with the California Board of
Behavioral Sciences as LCSW, LMFT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a combination, but not necessarily all,
of the following duties: Clinical patient care Provide assessment,
evaluation and mental health treatment Provide individual and group
therapy to promote overall wellness, in accordance with the
treatment plan Consult with medical providers on psychosocial
issues patients bring to their medical appointments Triage both
urgent and routine referrals from medical providers and program
staff Collaborate with staff and providers to schedule patients for
intake Engage in regular case conferencing with program staff and
primary care departments Formulate client-centered treatment plans
for assigned clients Ensure linkage to case management, advocacy,
medication monitoring, emergency services, insurance companies,
education referrals and consultation with other agencies as
appropriate Collaborate with primary care, prescribing physician,
emergency services, program staff, and consult (where appropriate)
other agencies regarding each client Communication and support
Prepare case presentations when indicated to the multi-disciplinary
team Provide feedback to medical providers and program staff on
patients referred Participate in Integrated Behavioral Health
clinical, staff, and other meetings as assigned Participate in
scheduled supervision sessions with clinical and administrative
supervisors Administrative Maintain professional licensure Comply
with all medical record keeping requirements for assigned caseload
Meet or exceed productivity objectives Prepare timely submission of
all Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) records required (i.e. visit
notes, billing paperwork and prior authorizations as examples)
Schedule work hours and days in accordance with operational needs
Respond and contribute to data collection and other information
gathering activities necessary for programs' evaluation, funding
and development St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer.
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