COASTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE
Job Announcement
Job Title: Integrated Behavioral Health Provider (IBHP)
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Company Summary: Coastal Health Alliance (CHA) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health
Center (FQHC) clinic system that offers local access to affordable and high quality care to all West
Marin and Southwestern Sonoma residents. Started in 1981 by physicians and nurse practitioners with a
commitment to serving underserved, rural communities, CHA became a federally qualified health center
in 2001. CHA has three clinic sites in the beautiful West Marin locations of Point Reyes Station, Stinson
Beach and Bolinas.
Position Summary The IBHP is an integral member of CHA’s patient care teams with the following
primary roles: provide direct behavioral health services to patients with chronic health problems and
behavioral health problems; work closely and seamlessly with primary care providers to provide expert
behavioral health consultations in a flexible manner which allows for the greatest access to the IBHP for
both patients and providers. The IBHP is enthusiastic about providing team-based integrated services
and dedicated to innovation directed at improving patient health. The IBHP will work under the
supervision of the CHA Medical Director as part of a team that includes medical providers, clinic
managers, support staff and other staff within CHA.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Screen, assess, diagnose and provide direct care, including brief interventions, to patients with mild
to moderate behavioral health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression, psychosocial stress, substance
abuse), and/or chronic medical conditions (e.g. chronic pain, diabetes, hypertension, obesity,
fibromyalgia).
Assess, manage, triage and refer as appropriate, patients presenting with moderate to severe or “atrisk” behavioral and mental health problems.
Work in a flexible manner allowing medical providers and clinic staff easy and quick access to your
services during and between medical visits.
Work in a collaborative manner with patients, medical providers, other behavioral health providers
and clinic staff to provide optimal, integrated and coordinated care to patients.
Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with providers, patients and staff to be an effective
team member.
Provide both individual and group therapy/consultations.
Develop effective and collaborative mental/behavioral health treatment plans.
Provide effective documentation in the EMR regarding patient contacts, provision of services,
treatment plans, follow-up, coordination of care, etc.
Follow legal and ethical principles as dictated by applicable state licensure requirements, state and
federal codes, and ethical guidelines including but not limited to: mandated reporting, patient
confidentiality, and patient protections.
Responsible for standby telephone coverage, or for securing licensed coverage for psychological
emergencies that come to the attention of the on-call medical provider after hours
Supports or directly manages in-clinic behavioral emergencies as they arise
Support quality improvement and performance improvement efforts, and participate in related
activities as required.
Develop knowledge of local resources for supportive services and referrals.
Work with schools to coordinate services to children seen in behavioral health program when
appropriate
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Attend staff and medical clinical meetings and other staff events as requested or required.
Attend community meetings, as requested
Assists with other projects as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Work Experience:
1. Must have a current Clinical Psychologist License in the State of California to practice Psychology
or have a license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California
2. Two years of licensed clinical experience in a health care setting and/ or
3. Two years Licensed Clinical experience with short term cognitive behavioral interventions.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with patients, employees and the public
2. Strong Computer skills – including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook
3. Current California Driver’s License
4. Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and
computer literacy.
5. Previous experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), low income or medically
underserved populations preferred
6. Must be culturally sensitive and have the ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish
fluently.
Thorough knowledge of: Theory and practices of evidence-based behavioral health interventions
including but not limited to: Motivational Interviewing (MI), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST),
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), and cognitive/behavioral therapy
(CBT); functional assessments; psychopathology; normal and abnormal human development; and case
management methods.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
1. Prior experience using the integrated behavioral health model.
2. Emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills
3. Strong team skills and excellent work ethic
4. Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR), preferably eClinicalWorks.
5. Willingness to travel to and work out of multiple clinic locations
We offer great benefits and wonderful environment for our employees!
Additional job details can be found at www.coastalhealth.net.
For more information/send resume to: karak@coastalhealth.net
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