Behavioral Health SpecialistClinician

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As part of the integrated health model of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (TVHC), the Integrated Behavioral Health Program provides behavioral health services to patients currently receiving primary care services at TVHC. The Behavioral Health Specialist/Clinician
conducts screening, assessment, brief treatment, and consultative services to patients with mild to moderate mental health symptoms. The Behavioral Health Specialist
(BHS) will utilize Evidence-Based Practices using brief treatment modalities and also provide linkage and referrals to community services as needed. The BHS will work from an interdisciplinary approach and in collaboration with the PCP (Primary Care Provider), Consulting Psychiatrist, and Care Coordinators.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education and more.
This is a full-time benefited position working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours.
Compensation:
LCSW ($73,000 - $82,000 depending on experience)
Responsibilities:
Comply with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and customer service standards.
Will conduct brief, non-stigmatizing screenings to evaluate the needs of children and adults for mental health and support services.
Perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments for mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, and medical needs. Conduct follow-up as appropriate based on results of evaluation.
Provide behavioral health services in low-intensity/brief treatment (e.g. problem-solving therapy, behavioral activation, and other Evidenced-Based Practices), in a culturally, linguistically, and age-appropriate manner.
Provide early interventions and collaborate with Care Coordinators on referrals to specialty mental health services.
Provide ongoing consultation for primary care staff in appropriate mental health techniques
Participate in multidisciplinary collaborative meetings
Participate in integrated and/or therapeutic support groups to address behavioral health and chronic health conditions such as diabetes and depression.
Participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings and other staff processes to achieve program development, staff development, program evaluation, program operations review, and other activities needed to maintain quality of early intervention services.
Initiate and take on special responsibilities as required by grant funded projects and other program development efforts.
Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and patient information in a professional manner.
Performs all duties for successful electronic health records maintenance including but not limited to; completion of client/patients records after each visit according to established protocol, coding, and signing off charts within the designated time set by the organization.
Performs all duties and service in full compliance with TVHCs Service Excellence Standards.
Requirements
Masters Degree in Social Work or Doctorate in Psychology. May consider ASW or AMFT registered with BBS.
Minimum 1 year of job-related experience.
Previous experience working with a pediatric and adult population within ethnically and culturally diverse families.
Clinical experience with provision of mental health services in a community-based setting.
Knowledge of and experience working in a primary care facility as a behavioral health specialist preferred.
Ability to chart using Electronic Health Records, preferred.
Qualifications
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Position requires ability to work independently, organize tasks, problem-solve, make decisions, and handle multiple priorities.
Position requires significant interpersonal skills with co-workers and with patients and families.
Work as a team member with fellow co-workers, primary care, and agency staff.
Cultural sensitivity and understanding of mental health issues
Must be willing to travel to and from various service sites as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced primary care clinic.
Ability to complete work and articulate provider concerns in a timely and concise manner.
Benefits
We offer excellent benefits including: 100% paid medical (co-payments, prescriptions, premiums covered), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plan with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance and more.
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