Behavioral Health Therapist I

About

CCI Health Services was founded in 1972. As a 501c (3) non-profit organization that brings high-quality and affordable healthcare to every patient during all stages of life, we are also a diverse and inclusive workplace grounded in community. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), our mission is to lead the way to a more equitable healthcare system for everyone. Located in the DC Metro area, CCI seeks to hire professionals who are passionate about health care. Additionally, CCI Health Services:

• Has 7 health center sites in underserved communities throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties serving over 34,000 patients.
• Oversees several federal, state, and county contracts and/or grants that focus on clinical operations, patient outcomes, and access to care and services.
• Provides health assessments for refugees, asylees, and special visa holders for the state of Maryland. The program currently sees around 2,100 patients on an annual basis.
  
  

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide effective culturally competent behavioral health assessments and therapy to individuals, families and groups in a community-based and in-person primary care setting. Works flexibly as part of an integrated primary care team and promotes integrated behavioral health.

Key Functions And Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to patients' treatment.
• Provide mental health and substance abuse assessments.
• Provide Individual, Couples and family short-term mental health treatment for adults, children and teens using evidence-based interventions such as CBT, MI, trauma informed care and/or Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• Relates to a wide variety of people including members of ethnic and sexual minority populations and is respectful of individual and cultural differences.
• Conduct substance abuse screenings and brief counseling or referral for addictions treatment.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on patients’ expressed goals. Complete and maintain client- related records in the EMR (ECW), daily.
• Follow regulations for documentation and billing.
• Collaborate and/or consult with other team members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate clinical approaches with the medical team.
• Refer patients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Manage patient crises as needed. Modify treatment activities and documentation to comply with changes in patient’s status for accreditation or regulatory requirements.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, or supporting patients, as appropriate.
• Monitor patients’ use of medications and encourage their collaboration with prescribers.
• Learn about new developments in counseling and health by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health and substance abuse screening and treatment.
• Provide leadership in integrated care team collaboration.
• Successfully meet productivity targets including group therapy or clinical supervision requirements
• Develop cultural competence to work with a diverse population including refugees and asylees.
• Provides office-based appointments.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to provide proof of independent licensure
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C),
• Licensed Psychologist
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Minimum 2 years providing therapy to children, teens and adults with mental health needs.
• Excellent team-based communication skills with primary care team, supervisors and other CCI staff.
• Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and process work to completion.
• Preferred Bi-lingual (Spanish, Amharic, Pashto) capabilities in reading, writing, and speaking preferred and understanding how to use interpreter services.
• Ability to develop therapeutic rapport and engage patients in treatment using clinical skills including Motivational Interviewing in a culturally based manner.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention services to patients, an ability to be flexible, use new ideas, and operate in a fast-paced health environment.
• Prior experience collaborating with physicians and other health care providers, social service agencies, and/or education system desired.
• Enthusiasm for innovation, data driven decisions, clinical and financial outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Vision for you and your family. Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, plus mental health days. CCI also has a 403B retirement plan with an employer match up to 6%, and tuition reimbursement.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 1 - 3 years

Salary: $66,000 - $83,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No