Integrated Behavioral Health Provider (LISW, LSW, LPC, LPCC)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Description

JOB TITLE : Behavioral Health Provider

DEPARTMENT : Health Center

REPORTS TO : CCO

STATUS : Exempt

SUMMARY :

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides continuing, comprehensive behavioral health

treatment and medical support to the patients of Primary Health Solutions. All duties are

performed with specific focus on providing culturally competent health care to the

underserved. Acts as the advocate for improving health care quality and access for all

populations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this

job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to

this job at any time.

CLINICAL DUTIES :

• Provides clinical services for referred patients in school and / or clinic settings;
• Offers consultation to area schools and agencies;
• Provides treatment and / or care coordination of mental health issues
• Conduct clinical assessment
• Develop and implement integrated wellness plan consistent with principles of client self-management;
• Facilitate behavioral interventions;
• Crisis interventions;
• Collaborate with agency staff and community service providers to coordinate referrals and delivery of services; and complete discharge plans.
• Provides training skills and patient education strategies and develops specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols.

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES :

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position has no direct reports.

Requirements : Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

Master Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling required. Must have

graduated from an approved social work or counseling program. Two years experience

(preferred) working with indigent populations and community based programs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations

where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished

in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to gain knowledge of

current practice management system, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, Internet, and

Intranet.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Must be licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and

Family Therapists (CSWMFT) LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work effectively and

independently with all levels of clinical and administrative staff within the health centers and

with community leaders. Strong leadership qualities leadership experience. Demonstrated

program development and implementation skills. Ability to represent the organization

effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse communities. Demonstrated understanding

and appreciation for diverse cultures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use

hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is

occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift

and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While

performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne

particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate.