Associate Mental Health Therapist
Location: Emeryville, CA
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salary Range: $75K to $84K a year
Position Summary
Join our Community Wellness & IBH Program as a Behavioral Health Associate Therapist in Emeryville, CA. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver care coordination and support services that strengthen community wellness and mental health outcomes. This position includes supervision toward licensure and professional development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Care Coordination & Program Support
- Deliver in-person and telehealth-based care coordination for individuals with behavioral health and social support needs
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments and contribute to individualized care planning
- Facilitate warm handoffs and referrals to behavioral health, medical, housing, and community-based resources
- Monitor engagement and support follow-up care to maintain service continuity
- Collaborate with internal care teams and external partners to address client needs holistically
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and service planning sessions
- Document services and progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Assist with data collection and service tracking to meet reporting requirements
Compliance & Training
- Ensure compliance with Medi-Cal, HIPAA, and internal documentation protocols
- Attend required trainings, community forums, and IBH-related meetings
- Support program evaluation activities by monitoring outcomes and service delivery
- Contribute to outreach, resource navigation, and sustainability efforts
Requirements
- Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW/ACSW) in the State of California
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in behavioral health, case management, or social services
- Familiarity with Alameda County systems of care, including Medi-Cal and community-based resources
- Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive service delivery
- Strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical team members
Preferred:
- Experience in integrated or primary care settings
- Proficiency in an electronic health record system (SmartCare or similar)
- Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages) highly valued
- Reliable transportation and valid CA driver’s license
Work Environment
- Hybrid community-based and clinic-based setting
- Occasional travel within Oakland CA
- Use of standard office and telehealth equipment
- May require occasional evening or weekend flexibility
Supervision & Support
- Clinical supervision available to support licensure hours
- Ongoing training and mentorship provided through internal and external partners
- Opportunity to grow within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
Equal Opportunity Statement
This position complies with all federal, state, and local regulations including HIPAA, CMIA, and Medi-Cal standards. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Make a lasting impact in your community while advancing your clinical career — apply now to join our Oakland team.