What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist position at Columbia Memorial Health?
Position: Behavioral Health Specialist
Department: O/P Psych Services
Full-time / Part-time: Part time, full time
Shift: Days
Come be a part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of professionals!
We offer a vast array of benefit options to support our employees including Tuition Reimbursement, Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Hybrid work model opportunities available, and more!
The Behavioral Health Specialist, as part of the primary care treatment team, helps to identify and manage patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. The Behavioral Health Specialist provides brief counseling, psychosocial interventions, problem-solving and skills training through psychoeducational strategies, anxiety and depression management support, as well as specific behavioral change plans for patients. It is preferred that the Behavioral Health Specialist have previous experience, however training will be provided for those candidates that meet all other licensure requirements. General computer knowledge and capability to use computers required. Critical thinking skills and ability to analyze complex data sets required.
This is a highly collaborative program with weekly clinical supervision, with support for licensure and consultation with team psychiatrist. Program philosophy is to develop BHS along their professional goals with opportunity for professional growth within the department.
Education: Graduate from an accredited Master’s Degree program in the mental
health field.
License/Certifications: Provisional LMHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW required; higher Certification in Case Management helpful. Previous experience in the mental health field, counseling or related experience preferred.
Location: 71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY 12534
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift; flexible hours
- Day shift
- Monday-Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location:
- Primary Care clinics in Columbia and Greene counties
In-person and hybrid remote options available
About CMH
CMH employs approximately 1,500 passionate professionals. We are a team, dedicated to providing a compassionate approach to health care while utilizing state of the art technology. In addition, we share a great quality of life in the scenic and culturally rich Hudson Valley.
CMH believes in hiring and retaining the best-qualified and knowledgeable professionals to achieve our mission to provide our communities with safe, high-quality comprehensive health care services in a dignified and compassionate environment. CMH provides a positive atmosphere with innovative and committed employees where their skills are utilized and appreciated. We invite you to join a growing team dedicated to providing expert patient care, to work with talented staff and experience unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Our employees enjoy a variety of benefits, including competitive salary and wages, health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and endless enrichment opportunities. Apply online to learn more!
Columbia Memorial Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.12 - $39.64 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- No weekends
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $40
