Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW / LMFT / ACSW / AMFT)

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment and administer required standardized screening tools.
• Gather relevant information necessary to accurately diagnose and treat patient; such as, mental status exam; functional impairments; behavioral health, substance use and trauma history; patient strengths and potential barriers to accessing services.
• Join with patients to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at addressing identified mental health symptoms of concern and presenting problems.
• Employ culturally competent, trauma-informed, best practices during psychotherapy.
• Makes essential referrals and connections to community resources through care coordination and by helping patients prioritize needs.
• Support in warm handoff and provide crisis intervention/emotional stabilization for patients when need is identified by other department providers.
• Document patient encounters within Electronic Health Record in accordance with compliance requirements and NVIH procedures (laws, regulations, ethical standards).
• Participate constructively in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities within the Department, such as peer review, staff meetings and case conferencing.
• Maintain caseload of patients; coordinates with receptionist staff regarding daily schedule; and meets/exceeds department productivity standard.
• Establish trust and rapport to develop and sustain professional relationships with patients, providers, and partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold current license or registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, ACSW, APCC, AMFT).
• Experience with crisis counseling and working with adults, children and families in an outpatient setting desired.
• Has demonstrated the ability to work with diverse populations (experience working with Native Americans is desirable).
• Two (2) years therapy experience desired.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates understanding of age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served by adapting style, treatment and plan to each population.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, protocols, and the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Work independently under limited supervision, prioritizes work assignments.
• Reliable Transportation and ability to adhere to regular attendance.