What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behav Health Therapist 3 position at Healthfirst Bluegrass?
Imagine providing therapy in an environment where your patients have easy access to adult and pediatric primary care, women’s health, dental, psychiatric, and pharmacy services. At HealthFirst Bluegrass, your patients and their families will have the opportunity to benefit from all of our services in the same location. If this innovative model sounds ideal, then, HealthFirst Bluegrass could be the place you have been looking for!
Free LCSW supervision for CSW applicants provided by experienced practitioners who are here to support your growth. Make a difference working with a diverse population and team. Excellent work/life balance. No nights. No weekends. Student Loan Repayment and Days off for CEU trainings.
This position provides Behavioral Health consultation to children, adolescents, adults and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of Behavioral and Mental Health clients.
- Develop effective treatment plans, that include specific goals to be met and timeline for meeting goals
- Assist clients in achieving established self-management goals
- Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions or referrals if needed
- Actively participate in meetings that support an integrated Medical/Mental Health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients
- Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
- Assist in the management of chronic disease by working with patients in self-management of chronic diseases
- Refer patients for other treatment when objective progress in patient’s condition cannot be documented
- Provide trainings for staff and/or families on Behavioral Health issues as needed
- Must comply with HIPAA, HITECH, and Part II regulations.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker with current Kentucky license
- Must maintain compliance with licensure board continuing education requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of direct clinical experience
- Integrated medical care model experience preferred
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.
- Computer skills - knowledge of word processing software
- Excellent working knowledge of Behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for Mental Health and Behavioral Health conditions
- Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of Mental Health and Behavioral Health conditions
- Ability to communicate and work with an interdisciplinary team in a primary care center serving large numbers of low income and minority patients
- General knowledge of the clinical effects and side effects of prescription and illicit drugs used by Mental Health and Behavioral Health patients
- Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic Mental Health and Behavioral Health conditions.
