Behavioral Health Provider- Healthcare for the Homeless (LCPC or LCSW)
Job description
Job Title: Behavioral Health Provider
Department: Healthcare for the Homeless
Reports To: Mental Health Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Mon-Friday 8am-5pm; Full or Part-time availability
Wage Range: $29.98-$42.26 hourly; depending on number of years of transferrable experience and internal equity
SUMMARY: The behavioral health provider (BHP) offers integrated behavioral health in the Healthcare for the Homeless primary care clinic. Care is team based and the BHP consults with medical providers and other clinic staff to provide the “warm handoff” of patients at the point of care. BHP is highly available and is required to understand the primary care culture. The majority of the BHP work is consulting with medical providers and patients to provide solution focused treatment in the management of mental health and substance use issues, chronic disease management, and lifestyle change needs.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling and assistance to program participants and their families in accordance with prescribed program policies, rules, and regulations.
- Coordinates educational materials to program participants.
- Provides on-going emotional support and acts as an advocate for clients with other community support services and organizations.
- Provides assessment to determine appropriate counseling and intervention methods.
- Performs a variety of community outreach services, including conducting informative workshops, and providing information, advice, and counsel to other community agencies, referral sources, and the general public as requested.
- Maintains client records and documentation in accordance with program requirements.
- Recognizes and educates staff on managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and nonclinical staff (e.g. physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, educators, front desk staff, schedulers, etc) interacting with patients to achieve stated objectives.
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree in behavioral health field (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work) or a closely related field;
- Considerable clinical experience specific to the functional area of assignment preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid State of Montana Driver’s License
- Current Montana professional license in good standing (LCPC or LCSW)/ Dually Licensed with LAC preferred.
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE
- Provides Customer Service Excellence to RiverStone Health’s customers, including patients, clients, family members, visitors, medical staff, and co-workers.
- Doing things right the first time.
- Making people feel welcome.
- Showing respect for each customer.
- Anticipating customer needs and concerns.
- Keeping customers informed.
- Helping and going the extra mile.
- Responding quickly.
- Protecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette.
- Taking responsibility for handling complaints.
- Being professional.
- Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Education
Preferred- Masters or better in Psychology or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Lic Clinic Social Worker
- Lic Addiction Counselor
- Lic Clinic Prof Counselor
Behaviors
Preferred- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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