[Hiring] Behavioral Health Clinician @Vera Whole Health

Role Description

MPG is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Clinician to join our integrated primary care team. This fully remote position provides independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with mental health and substance use conditions across outpatient, virtual, and primary care settings.

• Manage a complex patient panel.
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Collaborate closely with primary care and psychiatry.
• Support junior behavioral health staff.
• Provide care through video visits, primarily in California.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active, unrestricted California license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent).
• Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states.
• 3+ years post-licensure providing psychotherapy across diverse populations.
• Advanced training or competency in at least one evidence-based modality (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, PST, trauma-focused therapy, etc.).
• Experience with high-acuity situations including crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Strong EHR documentation skills and familiarity with regulatory and payor requirements.
• Ability to work independently across multiple care settings with minimal supervision.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and comfort managing complex cases.
• Ability to work Pacific Time Zone hours.

Requirements

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and establish DSM-5-TR diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for diverse mental health and substance use conditions.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and problem-solving therapy.
• Manage patient risk through safety assessments, crisis intervention, and higher-level-of-care coordination.
• Partner with psychiatry, primary care, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, whole-person care.
• Participate in clinical quality initiatives, case consultations, peer review, and outcomes monitoring.
• Mentor Behavioral Health Consultants and junior clinical staff.
• Maintain timely, accurate EHR documentation in compliance with licensing and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with psychiatric consultants and PCPs to manage patient panels and communicate recommendations.
• Deliver virtual care aligned with evidence-based symptom-management models.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401(k).
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Generous PTO.
• Fully remote role with schedule flexibility.
• Collaborative, integrated care environment.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.