Behavioral Health Therapist

JOB SUMMARY :

Provides direct integrated co-occurring behavioral health and substance use services in support of integrated primary care and behavioral health services. Behavioral Health encompasses prevention, intervention, and recovery from mental health and substance use conditions within the primary care setting across Chase Brexton Health Care. Behavioral Health therapists maintain a caseload of patients engaging in co-occurring behavioral health and substance use services in order to provide therapeutic support that meets their life needs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Analytical and Critical Thinking

• Conducts brief, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings.
• Conducts time limited assessments.
• Applies knowledge of evidence-based practice, including empirical bases of assessment, intervention, and other clinical applications, expertise and patient preferences to individuals, couples, groups and families to include adults, children and adolescents as assigned.
• Assesses both behavioral health and substance use needs and determines most appropriate clinical interventions to best fit patient needs
• Provides emergency assessment of patients in crisis and facilitates psychiatric hospitalization if needed.
• Assesses discharge readiness throughout the course of treatment.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Patient Focus

Communication

Compliance, Policy, and Procedure

Workplace Computers and Equipment

Willingness to Learn

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