What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Care Manager position at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center?
* Demonstrate effective communication skills necessary to interpret age appropriate response to service/treatment plan.
* Complete in a timely fashion other job-related duties to meet program needs as assigned by the Program Director
* Attend necessary training and in-service.
* Participates in regular supervision with immediate supervisor and team meetings with other clinic and program staff as required
* Utilize program-identified evidence based interventions and other service delivery best practices to implement appropriate client-centered counseling and education
* Maintain an electronic registry of all patients participating in the program, and ensure complete and timely documentation of services delivered in the EMR
* Facilitate teaching and consultation to other health professionals on behavioral health topics, appropriate screenings and interventions, and the referral process
* Communicate regularly and participate in case conferences with clients’ assigned primary care provider, linkage specialist/navigator, and other support staff to discuss recommendations and ensure a team-based approach to the client’s care plan
* Participate in regular supervision with the clinical supervisor to review individual cases, treatment plans, and discuss recommendations to engage difficult cases
* Monitor patient progress and outcomes closely using standardized measures
* Consult on an ongoing basis with patients and primary care providers about treatment options and preferences
* Conduct individual counseling and psychotherapy services to address the most pressing behavioral health needs of the client
* Provide psychoeducation to clients on treatment options for behavioral health issues and design a client-centered treatment plan
* Conduct mental health evaluations of clients who are referred for psychotherapy after receiving universal mental health and substance use screenings in the clinic
Position Requirements:
* This position requires a minimum formal education of Master Degree and a minimum of 5 years job-related experience.
* Desired (not required) criteria include: Minimum certification of a NYS-approved mental health license, including LMSW or LMHC. 1 years’ experience providing behavioral health services to underserved communities.
* License NYS- Approved Mental Health, including LMSW or LMHC.
* Experience providing mental health services to clients who receive HIV services and/or to special populations. Intermediate computer experience, but is not limited to proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Fluency in Spanish highly preferred.
