LCSW Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC), Primary Care
Company: Stamford American International Hospital
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2547128 Hybrid 107084011 Psych
Integrated Behavioral Health SMP Allied Health PLEASANTON, 5568
Gibraltar Dr., California If youre ready to be part of our legacy
of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and
explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be
discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) Department:
Psych Integrated Behavioral Health SMP Commitment: Full-Time (1.0
FTE) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08-HR, Day Shift Location: Los
Altos, CA (additional clinics throughout the bay area may be
required) The LCSW Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) provides
integrated behavioral health services in the primary care clinic
setting, focusing on addressing the behavioral health needs of
patients and improving overall health outcomes. The LCSW BHC is a
core member of the care team, collaborating closely with the
primary care provider and psychiatric consultant to screen, assess
and treat patients behavioral health needs through brief
interventions, care coordination and referrals to specialized
mental health services. In this role, the BHC will deliver
evidence-based brief interventions using techniques such as
motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, and
problem-solving strategies; and be comfortable drawing from
modalities and frameworks, such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy,
ACT, DBT, etc. Additionally, the BHC will monitor patients for
changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side
effects/complications, and consult with the psychiatrist who makes
recommendations with a goal of reduction in symptoms. Why work at
Stanford Medicine | Stanford Health Care (SHC)? • Community: we
have a large team of Social Work clinicians • 2K for education
funds • 5 paid days for training/CEUs • Opportunities to be
involved in committees, research, a teaching environment. •
Community engagement opportunities • SHC Social Workers are
recognized as bold leaders, compassionate healers, educators, and
mentors. • We are a team that celebrates, uplifts, and empowers our
employees. Benefits begin the first day of the month following
employment eligibility. Our core benefits include medical
insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee
assistance program, savings and spending accounts, disability, life
and accident insurance, and COBRA. For medical insurance, you have
the choice of three generous health plans through Stanford Health
Care Alliance, Aetna, or Kaiser Permanente. Each plan includes 100%
coverage for preventive care, telemedicine through Teledoc,
prescription drug coverage, and behavioral health coverage.
Additional incentives exist for healthy choices. And so much more –
generous leave & time off, Wellness Program, special programs,
educational assistance, and adoption assistance! This is a Stanford
Health Care job. A Brief Overview Licensed Clinical Social Worker
is fully qualified and full-proficiency level of professional
social work for employees who are licensed by the State of
California as Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW). Positions at
this level are characterized by substantial professional
responsibility and independence of action for providing social work
services. As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides therapeutic assessment and
appropriate interventions for patients/families as needed as well
as discharge planning to patients and/or clients as well as their
families receiving services within any department of the Stanford
Health. Work typically involves a variety of bio-psychosocial
issues, assessment of the social needs as related to the
patients/clients health status, and the development of a plan of
services, including advocacy, discharge planning, referrals and
practical assistance necessary to accomplish desired objectives.
Provides consultation, orientation and training to health care
staff on the effects of bio-psycho-social, cultural and economic
issues on the management of patient/client health needs. This job
description covers all classifications for Social Workers within
the organization. All Social Workers must meet all elements of the
Essential Functions, and Qualifications. There is a Voluntary
professional development program designed to recognize and reward
professional excellence in the role of Social Worker. Promotion is
determined based on the Social Worker Professional Development
Program. Here is a description of the various levels: Level I:
Social Worker Level II: Advanced Social Worker Level III: Expert
Social Worker Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do
Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and
plan for the social and medical needs of patients by consulting
with other providers and making referrals. Assesses, develops, and
implements interventions as necessary. Conducts initial assessment
of all new referrals to evaluate social, emotional, and physical
needs by applying social work theories and techniques; interviews
and evaluates patients and family members. Identifies factors which
may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment.
Develops and implements patient management plans, including the
coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the
recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of
care. Helps clients cope with environmental and psychological
issues of illness by explaining options and treatments as well as
making appropriate referrals. Manages assigned caseload. Prepares
and maintains records and makes written and oral reports to
document case activity concerning patient care, counseling and
therapeutic activities in accordance with department, hospital,
medical center and/or health system policies. Prepares reports
concerning patients. Participates in monitoring and evaluating the
quality and appropriateness of patient care. Provides supportive
counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention and other
appropriate therapeutic services to assist patients and families in
coping with presenting symptoms and problems such as, for example,
coping with illness, accepting medical recommendations, and loss of
function. Provides education to patients and families around issues
related to adaptation to the patients diagnosis, illness, treatment
and/or life situation. Education Qualifications Masters degree in
Social Work from an accredited college or university Experience
Qualifications Two (2) years of progressively responsible and
directly related work experience Required Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Ability to apply theories, principles and practices of
medical social work and of social services delivery systems in a
hospital or medical center setting. Ability to gather data needed
to assess needs of patients and families. Ability to manage a
caseload, recall case details; maintain confidentiality of
information; determine the appropriate course of action in
emergencies and other stressful situations. Ability to provide
written case narratives and reports. Knowledge of and ability to
apply effective assessment, interviewing, and counseling
techniques. Knowledge of and ability to apply social work theories,
principles and techniques. Knowledge of hospital and medical center
resources to access and provide for patient care needs, and act on
behalf of client needs to obtain necessary services. Knowledge of
needs, problems, attitudes, and behavior of hospital patients and
their families. Licenses and Certifications LCSW - Licensed Medical
Social Worker - State Licensure . These principles apply to ALL
employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient &
Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for
delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and
families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must
adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families
and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s
patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered
interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower
patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You
will do this by executing against our three experience pillars,
from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my
needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide
and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better
health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through
coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC)
strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and
non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including
the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual
orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age,
national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status,
medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or
disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all
genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified
applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an
individualized assessment of the conviction and the job
requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $51.15 - $67.78
per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be
set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,
internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. Saving Lives
and Changing the Future of Medicine Stanford is a part of the top
10 highest ranked Level 1 Trauma Magnet Facilities in the U.S.
Combining clinical care, research, and education, our team provides
compassionate, coordinated and personalized care for the unique
needs of every patient. As the only Level I trauma center between
San Francisco and San Jose, Stanford Health Care delivers clinical
innovation across its inpatient services, specialty health centers,
physician offices, virtual care offerings and health plan programs.
With a state-of-the-art hospital, more than 2,800 medical staff and
more than 1,300 residents and fellows, Stanford Health Care is
committed to making a lasting impact through research, education
and clinical care. Benefits Stanford offers exceptional benefits
and competitive pay to ensure our staff feels supported in and
outside of their work. Specific roles are eligible for shift
differential pay, sign-on/relocation bonus, etc.
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