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Behavioral Health Clinician

hace 17 días

Kansas City

Job Description SUMMARY OF POSITION The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) position is situated within a primary care environment, where the Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) plays a crucial part in evaluating and delivering services or making referrals for patients identified by their primary care and specialty care providers. The Behavioral Health Clinician provides both brief assessments as well as traditional evaluation and assessments for various behavioral health and case management challenges, which encompass a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, oppositional or conduct disorders, suicidal thoughts, attention deficits, hyperactivity, bullying behaviors, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, severe emotional disturbances, and the management of chronic illnesses. Following an initial assessment, the BHC will offer direct services to patients experiencing mild to moderate behavioral health issues and will either provide internal referrals or connect patients with suitable community resources. The BHC is responsible for delivering outpatient therapy and integrated services, in both service delivery lines the BHC will assess, diagnose, provide intervention and follow up plan. Additionally, the Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing evidence-based treatment and care which includes communication with treatment team and ensuring that patients receive appropriate and effective care. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES • Assessments, evaluation, and screening for services for children and adults., • Brief, focused counseling in the clinic for mild and moderate emotional and behavioral disturbances, as well as chronic disease management., • Educating and counseling with the family related to the child’s emotional and/or behavioral concerns., • Completing treatment plans including goals for treatment., • Referrals to outside behavioral health services as needed for moderate to severe conditions., • Following up with families as needed to support treatment adherence., • Coordination of care with the primary care providers., • Providing ongoing treatment for behavioral health needs as appropriate., • Maintaining documentation of assessments, screenings, treatment plans, progress notes, and documented follow up information., • Reporting treatment objectives & other performance data to organization’s leadership for grant reporting., • Participating in joint, quarterly meetings to review grant performance and outcomes., • Carrying out Vibrant Health’s mission: We provide access for all to integrated and high-quality care that fosters health beyond our walls., • Accepts and uses supervision, direction and consultation to maximize available resources in the completion of work duties., • All job responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the organization’s policies and procedures., • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to maintain and improve effective functioning of the department and to advance the mission of the organization. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Graduate of an accredited four-year college or university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Master’s or PhD or PsyD in Psychology, Counseling., • Hold an appropriate degree and licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board in Kansas with a reimbursable specialty - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW); Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), • Commitment to following all legal and ethical guidelines and standards of the profession and of Vibrant Health., • Good working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions., • Have an energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex clinic-based setting. Individual must: • Possess strong interpersonal skills., • Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines., • Display ability to work through brief client contacts as well as make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions., • Ensure strong oral and written communication skills., • Maintain strict adherence to privacy and compliance standards., • Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude., • Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity., • Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff., • Travel to all Vibrant Health locations and throughout the community when needed., • Must be available to work evening(s) to meet the needs of patients and their families. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Ability to speak Spanish proficiently., • Be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team., • Good knowledge of psychopharmacology. Americans with Disability Specifications Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paperwork, recordkeeping, and filing., • Prolonged sitting, standing or walking may be required., • Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting and turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling may be required., • Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, pre-employment drug testing, and verification of Hepatitis-B, flu and COVID-19 immunizations., • Occasional evening and weekend availability are required. Trauma Informed Care At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other. Commitment to Diversity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.

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