Job: Bilingual (Eng/Sp) Therapist/Behavioral Health Consultant - Full Time

BILINGUAL therapist to act as Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) with low-income population in a busy primary care clinic. The work involves providing brief interventions, in the primary care setting, to patients whose primary care providers have identified as having any of a wide variety of behavioral problems. The BHC would evaluate the patient and either provide treatment in the clinic or refer them to other agencies.

Skill in working with adults, children, and adolescents required. Also prefer skill and experience working in medical environments and familiarity with the BHC model espoused by Kirk Stosahl. Some group therapy experience and training preferred. Professional licensure or licensure within 6 months is required for this position. It is preferred that licensed applicants have one or more years’ experience supervising trainees. Candidates must have a master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, or social work, at least two years of clinical experience, and be bilingual/bicultural in Spanish.

Neighborhood Healthcare supports a network of clinics providing medical, pediatric/prenatal, behavioral, dental, and women’s health services in the north inland region. Competitive salary and benefits. Send CV to Matt Holden, PhD, Neighborhood Healthcare, 425 N. Date St., Escondido, CA 92025 or e-mail matth@nhcare.org. EOE.

Professional California licensure or licensure within 6 months is required for this position. Candidates must have a master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, or social work, with at least two years of clinical experience

Bilingual/Bicultural in English and Spanish.