Open Door Community Health Centers·Eureka, California
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide primary behavioral health services, including assessment, triage, and therapeutic treatment. Focus on addressing behavioral changes to improve the physical, social, and mental health of patients in a community health setting.
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ECHC Eureka Community Health Center: Join a Team That Cares for the Whole Person—and the Whole Community
At Open Door Community Health Centers, we believe every patient deserves compassionate, whole-person care that supports their physical, emotional, and social well-being. We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) to join our integrated care team at Eureka Community Health Center, Eureka, California, the heart of the true north coast.
As a BHC, you’ll play a key role on our interdisciplinary care team—collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, and dental/medical assistants to identify, triage, plan, manage, and provide primary behavioral health services for patients with overlapping physical and behavioral health needs. You will provide assessment, therapeutic treatment, referral, support, education, and skill-training through a variety of strategies focused on addressing specific behavioral changes in support of improved physical, social, and mental health. Patients are served in individual settings, in-person or via tele-health.
This is a dynamic position ideal for someone who values collaboration, continuity of care, and community impact.
Eureka is historic coastal city that sits along Humboldt Bay and is known as the heart of California’s Redwood Coast. As the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland, Eureka serves as the region’s center for healthcare, commerce, and cultural life while maintaining a relaxed, small-town feel. The area offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, kayaking, and fishing. The community is known for its vibrant arts scene, Victorian architecture, a range of public, charter, and private school options, along with a strong sense of community reflected in local events, youth sports, and year-round markets and festivals.
Humboldt County Guide — 101 Things To Do [https://www.101things.com/humboldt-county]
Take a Walk on the Coast [https://youtu.be/8HSmPJWaWQI]
Ready to Make a Difference in a Community That Values You?
Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree and an active California license as an LCSW, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist. Experience in a community health center or outpatient mental health clinic is preferred.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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