Oshi Health·California
Provide GI-focused behavioral health services to adult patients using evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary clinical team. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and maintain electronic health records to support coordinated member care.
Lcsw only — clinical
Reports To: BH Pod Lead
Licenses Currently Held: LCSW
Required Location: California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role overview: **Must be licensed in California**
We are seeking a Master’s Level Behavioral Health Provider to provide GI focused behavioral services to our adult GI patients.
Evidence based interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, relaxation strategies (diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, psychoeducation (brain-gut connection, coping with chronic illness and gut directed hypnotherapy.
As a core member of the clinical team, you will have access to ongoing training and support from a GI-focused clinical team (GI/MD, GI-experienced Nurse Practitioners, Registered Dietitians) to help you develop a working knowledge of digestive health conditions (IBD, IBS, GERD, SIBO, etc.) and implement GI focused psychological services.
Your role will complement services provided by other members of the care team.
Prior experience in the area(s) of GI Psychology and/or Health Psychology in general is preferred but not essential.
Our team can provide training, in addition to ongoing consultation and support.
What you’ll do- Key Responsibilities
In a digital integrated healthcare environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of care providers (including MDs, Dietitians) to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to member care
Utilize evidenced-based clinical interventions (including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, relaxation strategies (diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, psychoeducation (brain-gut connection, coping with chronic illness) and gut directed hypnotherapy.
Complete biopsychosocial assessments to design and implement relevant and concrete goals that support clients in achieving meaningful outcomes related to their GI condition(s).
Initiate and maintain health records and encounters in electronic health record and comply with guidelines outlined within company clinical protocols and other related manuals.
Participate in professional training activities to maintain licensure and advance knowledge base
Participate in clinical coordination meetings with other care team members
Contribute to company wide development of psychological best practices and feedback to share your professional experience with other team members and further improve member experiences
What we are looking for - Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s degree or doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or other relevant field.
Active License to practice therapy in good standing (LCSW)
3+ Years Relevant experience delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, teaching relaxation strategies that impact brain-gut connection, Motivational Interviewing, (experience with GI focused care is a plus)
Ability to work alongside and communicate effectively with other care providers (e.g., MD, Nurse Practitioner, Health Coach, Registered Dietitian)
Comfortable and competent with using common administrative technologies (e.g. Zoom, Slack, Office, Google Drive, or equivalent), charting electronically, experience delivering on telehealth platforms preferred
Oshi Health is a virtual digestive health practice on a mission to transform GI care. We combine compassionate, multidisciplinary care with innovative technology to help people with chronic digestive conditions get the answers and relief they deserve. When you join Oshi, you're joining a team — and a mission — that's changing what great healthcare looks like.
Oshi Health is revolutionizing GI care with a digital clinic model that provides easy, convenient access to an integrated and multidisciplinary care team that takes a whole-person approach to diagnosing, managing, and treating digestive health conditions.
We take time to get to know each patient, develop a personalized, whole-person care plan that includes identification of symptom triggers and prescription of evidence-based interventions, including medications, dietary changes, and mental health support.
We believe in rewarding exceptional talent and are prepared to discuss compensation that reflects your unique qualifications. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including licensure, experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Salary range for this role is based on California Residence.
Compensation Range $85,000—$90,000 USD
This job description serves as a general overview and may be subject to change based on organizational needs and requirements.
Oshi Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse work environment. To do that, we champion a workplace where each and every person is treated with dignity and respect and is valued for their unique perspective and contributions.
Oshi Health’s policy is to maintain a working environment that encourages mutual respect, promotes harmonious and congenial relationships between employees, and is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment of any employee (or applicant for employment or service provider) by anyone, including supervisors, co-workers, vendors, or clients. Harassment and discrimination in any manner or form is expressly prohibited. There is no tolerance for discrimination or unequal treatment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or civil partnership/union status, familial status, military or veteran status, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This practice applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, rehire, termination of employment, development and training, compensation, benefits and retirement.
For more information, visit us at www.oshihealth.com [http://www.oshihealth.com/]
Oshi Health will never contact job candidates via text message or any other messaging platform including WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram. All official correspondence will occur through email. We will never ask you to share bank account information, cash a check from us, or purchase software or equipment as part of your interview or hiring process. If you have concerns, please reach out to careers@oshihealth.com [careers@oshihealth.com], and we’ll confirm whether you’re engaging with one of our Oshi teammates!
Requires a Master's or Doctorate in a relevant field and an active therapy license (LCSW, LICSW, or LPC) specifically in California. Candidates need 3+ years of experience in CBT and relaxation strategies, with a preference for GI or Health Psychology experience.
Market context
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