Behavioral Health Provider

About the role

InGenesis is currently sourcing Behavioral Health Provider/Social Worker candidates to work with our client. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in mental health and substance use disorders. A high level of skill will be required in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns, and/or serious mental illness or serious mental disorders (SMI/SMD). If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have!

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight to multi-disciplinary team in the implementation and management of an integrated mental health treatment program.
• Provide direct care to patients within the Scope of Practice.
• Develop, manage, and monitor patient treatment plans.
• May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
• May be expected to provide telehealth services based on patient needs and healthcare situation.
• Develop training/clinical education materials as required and provide clinical education and training to staff.
• Utilize EHR system for completing clinical assessments, evaluations, advanced care/placement referral initiation, and transfer/discharge summaries.
• Provide oversight and consultation to behavioral health technicians and interns as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in the state where the duty station is located.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, at the independent level as recognized in the state licensed, whereby clinical supervision is not required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association®.

Preferred Qualifications

• Verbal proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities. Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency.