Behavioral Health Clinician - Full Time

About the role

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides mental health screening, substance abuse screening, brief intervention, brief therapy/psychotherapy, and referral to services for adult patients in crisis. The Clinician conducts initial intake assessments, crisis intervention, and clinical determination for level of care. The Clinician works with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health associates, nurses, and off-site behavioral health staff. The Clinician is responsible for ongoing care coordination on individuals in behavioral health crisis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health and substance abuse screenings
• Provide brief intervention, brief therapy/psychotherapy, and referrals to services
• Perform initial intake assessments and crisis intervention
• Determine clinical level of care for patients
• Coordinate ongoing care for individuals in behavioral health crisis
• Complete required documentation timely and in accordance with State regulations
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment planning
• Assess patients’ behavioral health and substance use needs through screening
• Deliver brief motivationally informed interventions to promote healthy behavior change
• Connect patients with the appropriate level of care

Requirements

• Master's degree in the Behavioral Health Field, such as Social Work or Counseling, is required
• Experience working in a medical setting is preferred
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required (new hires must obtain prior to completion of orientation)
• LCSW or LPC preferred; LCSW eligible or LPC eligible within 3 months of employment required

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of human growth and development
• Competent to provide assessment, care, and treatment appropriate to the age group of patients served
• Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs based on age
• Familiarity with local resources and their programs
• Prior academic or practical training in motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Pay

$29.40 - $44.10 per hour

Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

Benefits

• Zero-deductible health plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An incentive-based wellness program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts to on-campus dining and other perks

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