What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinician, Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT) position at Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) provides direct, licensed, clinical psychotherapy services to clinic patients to improve and promote overall health, with a focus on addressing the behaviors and emotions that impede optimum health. This role provides and coordinates services with the interdisciplinary team. The clinician may provide consultation regarding mental health and / or substance use / abuse issues to the interdisciplinary team and / or provide direct counseling to the patient while facilitating the development of a comprehensive plan of care to address the whole person. The BHC adheres to all internal policies, generally accepted professional standards, and meets all requirements for professional practice and licensure.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledgeable in assessment, modalities, treatment planning and evidence based counseling techniques and working with comorbid populations (chronic health conditions, mental health, and substance use). Experience in the use of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed care and strengths-based interventions. Knowledge of and confidence in assessing and diagnosing mental health conditions. Ability to interact and render service impartially to diverse populations. Interacts with respect and in a professional manner with patients, staff, external customers and maintains professional boundaries. Must be able to commute independently between CRCHC sites.
Experience : 2 years professional experience working as a licensed therapist or counselor in an integrated health clinic, or related health care setting is highly preferred.
Additional skills required : Knowledge of federal / state regulations and ethical standards for the delivery of behavioral health and substance use treatment. Excellent communication, coaching skills, and team oriented. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team. Able to effectively utilize an electronic health record to document all patient encounters.
- Additional skills highly preferred : Bilingual in English and Spanish, is highly preferred.
Education : Graduate of an accredited Mastersprogram in Social Work (MSW), Counseling Psychology (MA, MS, PhD or PsyD), Marriage and Family Therapy, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
Certification(s) / Licensure : Current and unrestricted and unencumbered licensure, in the State of North Carolina, in Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Frequent walking, standing, and moving about.
Frequently bends, kneels, and crouches.
Repetitive movement of hands and fingers typing and / or writing.
Talk and hear.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide diagnostic and brief therapeutic client-centered interventions, consultations, education and referral / linkages for individuals with emotional, behavioral, intellectual, developmental, medical , mental health and substance abuse issues.
2. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in coordination of care and implementation of the treatment plan.
3. Counsel, educate, support and assist clients and families to gain access to internal and external resources.
4. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of local and regional external behavioral / mental health, substance abuse and psychiatric resources for clients in need of additional resources.
5. Participate in SBIRT program.
6. Meet or exceed established productivity expectations.
7. Awareness of personal biases and an ability to deliver culturally sensitive and trauma informed care.
8. Facilitate access to crisis interventions services when needed.
9. Complete and submit accurate and complete documentation within 72 hours of an encounter.
10. Participate in peer supervision to ensure utilization of evidence-based treatment and maintain necessary professional standards.
11. Provide education and in-service training to staff on topics related to communication and behavioral / mental health topics relevant to the populations served.
12. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, QI meetings and other community-based meetings, as assigned.
13. Partner with bilingual staff and interpreters to serve Spanish-speaking patients.
14. Participate in quality improvement activities by initiating or contributing to monitoring, measuring, analyzing, improving and / or controlling program goals, objectives and / or services.
15. Support department objectives, incentives, regulatory, and certification requirements (such as Grant funded initiatives, Meaningful Use, PCMH, and UDS) through documentation, participation in initiatives, and other activities, as directed.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
