InnovAge·Sacramento, California
The Behavioral Healthcare Provider conducts mental health assessments, develops personalized care plans, and provides clinical interventions for elderly participants. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, team-based behavioral health care and coordinate with external providers for continuity of care.
Monday through Friday position with no on-call or weekend hours required. InnovAge PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an alternative to nursing facilities. It provides customized healthcare, social engagement, and exercise to older adults to help them stay independent and in their homes. PACE participants receive most of their healthcare and social support at an InnovAge center in their community. Each person in the program has a team of healthcare experts and a personal care plan that is focused on providing a personalized experience. Our Behavioral Healthcare Provider (BHP) is an integral part of developing and delivering a personal care plan ensuring high quality, clinically appropriate, team-based behavioral health care. Provides initial assessments, clinical intervention, referrals for participants and families, and treatment recommendations. Physical attendance at an InnovAge center is essential to performing the job duties with the ability to travel to meet participants outside of center as needed. You will Confidently navigate ambiguous situations Multitask, be flexible, and comfortable in transforming environment Adapt interpersonally to meet participant and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) clinical needs in real time with insight into personal strengths Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Be open to feedback and able to reflect productively Clinical Care – 70% Completes mental health assessments and document in the EMR (diagnosis, recommendations, team-based care planning, and other regulatory requirements) Provides solution-focused (monitoring, therapeutic, or crisis) intervention to participant and/or caregiver(s) Consults with team members regarding clinical findings, provide interventions, and case conferencing Collaborates with IDT/external providers/caregivers to support participants at risk for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization (e.g., referral and coordination with outside resources to promote stabilization) Monitors response to psychotropic medications and coordinate with psychiatric consultant to ensure continuity of care Administration – 30% Educates IDT to manage and resolve behavioral complexities or placements Liaisons with external psychiatric providers to ensure appropriate referrals, continuity of care, monitoring/follow up and report back to IDT Participates in IDT meetings, conferences, committees, and events as requested REQUIRED Minimum of Master’s degree in behavioral health, social work, or psychology 1+ year working in an integrated care setting Licensed Mental Health Professional Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification in first 30 days of employment PREFERRED Knowledge working with geropsychiatric populations Training or experience with group and family interventions Experience with conflict management, mediation, de-escalation, and crisis mitigation Knowledge of the chronic disease management and its psycho-social implications Bi-lingual A doctoral degree in clinical psychology or integrated primary care experience Licensure or certification in substance use treatment
InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model. InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Applicants are considered until the position is filled. Posted Pay Range $82,800 - $103,500
Compensation Disclaimer The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays. Attention Florida ApplicantsThis position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com Agency Disclaimer InnovAge will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practices, all candidates/resumes submitted by search firms to InnovAge by any means without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of InnovAge and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired by InnovAge. Fraud Disclaimer InnovAge is committed to maintaining a safe, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all candidates. Please be aware that all legitimate email communication regarding InnovAge job opportunities will come exclusively from an email address ending in @innovage.com. At no point in our hiring process will InnovAge: Request payment from candidates for equipment, background checks, onboarding, training, or any other employment‑related purpose Ask for financial information (such as bank account details) before a formal offer and onboarding process is completed through our official systems If you receive a message claiming to represent InnovAge that does not align with the above, it may be fraudulent. We encourage you to exercise caution and refrain from engaging or sharing personal information. If you believe you have been contacted by someone misrepresenting InnovAge, please report the activity to HRAnswers@innovage.com or apply directly through our official career site to ensure the opportunity is legitimate. Your trust matters to us, and we appreciate your interest in joining InnovAge.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in behavioral health, social work, or psychology and possess a valid clinical license such as LCSW, PsyD, PhD, LMFT, or LPC. A minimum of one year of experience in an integrated care setting is required, along with the ability to obtain CPR certification.
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.