What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTEGRATED CARE CLINICIAN position at United Community & Family Services, Inc.?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full-time (40 hr) Integrated Care Clinician to provide overall clinical support, clinical consultation to the primary care team and patients involved in the practice, collaborate with the care team to ensure early screening and detection of mental health and substance use disorders, and serve as a resource for the care teams and patients to access services such as peer / family counseling and support, screening, assessment, brief treatment, consultative services, education and engagement, linkages, outreach and advocacy.
Essential Responsibilities -
- Work collaboratively, as a member of the care team, to conduct brief, non-stigmatizing screenings to evaluate the needs of adults and older adults, adolescents, and / or children for mental health, substance use and support services, based provider / nurse referral, patient health record review, direct interview and interaction with the family and / or discussion with other staff members who interact with the family.
- Perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment for mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence and medical needs. Conduct and document follow-up service as appropriate based on results of evaluation.
- Provide behavioral health services in low-intensity / brief treatment, problem-solving therapy and behavioral activation in a culturally, linguistically and age appropriate manner.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate plans for the provision of mental health and support services jointly with the family, Psychiatrist, Medical Provider(s), and other staff members as appropriate.
- Provide early interventions, referrals, scheduling and tracking to specialty mental health services, intensive psychological or psychiatric support services, as appropriate.
- Provide consultation on clinical best practice, clinical documentation and client engagement to primary care staff.
Why UCFS?
Be part of a team where you can advance your clinical skills, make vital connections, and become an advocate for your clients and the community. You will have opportunities to cultivate and enhance your clinical skills through individual and group supervision, in-house training, and outside training. Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more.
Requirements
UCFS is committed to the professional development of our clinicians through :
UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including :
UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and / or state law.
