Behavioral Health Therapist Job at Stephen F Austin Community Health Network

Stephen F Austin Community Health Network Remote

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MyCHN is searching for an eager individual to grow within the company as a Behavioral Health Therapist.
The organization is dedicated to integrated behavioral, dental, and primary health care.
Also, the behavioral health program has integrated components including psychiatry, chemical dependency and addiction services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring disorders, and care coordination. The position will be responsible for establishing a basic understanding of these domains. Persons exceptional in this position will have a strong understanding of these domains and will be able to incorporate them into the patient’s treatment plan as appropriate either through direct care or referral.
This position functions as a behavioral health therapist and is responsible for the provision of behavioral healthcare for clients of all ages. The position collaborates with primary health care providers, specialists, psychiatrists, chemical dependency programs and providers, other healthcare professionals, and community resources. This position will provide screenings, assessments, treatments, individual and group therapy. The behavioral health therapist is committed to ensuring a positive patient experience and will work with the patient to establish measurable outcomes reflecting the patient’s desired goals. Position follows patient centered medical home (PCMH) guidelines and principles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Applies advanced specialty knowledge, clinical skills, and expertise to assess patients and develop a list of actual and potential needs/diagnoses.
  • Responsible for gathering health history of patients through an interview of patient and/or family members.
  • Applies advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in planning and implementation of patient’s care by:
  • Assessment and management of wellness with consultation or referral as needed.
  • Performs individual, marital, couples, group and crisis intervention counseling to patients experiencing social and emotional difficulties.
  • Referral of unstable, chronic illness.
  • Counseling and education relating to specific health care needs and/or health promoting activities.
  • Collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals in the provision of care.
  • Must maintain patient documentation in a prompt and comprehensive manner.
  • Ensures patient calls are returned and patient follow ups for referrals are handled promptly.
  • Other duties assigned within scope.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possess a current and unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners or a master’s Level as a Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
  • Strong SUD background, preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
  • Certification in area of practice or eligibility for certification.
  • Must be eligible for Medicare/Medicaid provider participation at the time of hire and while employed with MyCHN.
  • A consumer advocate for quality behavioral health care and services.
  • At least one-year experience in area of practice. Five years clinical experience preferred.
  • Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels.
  • Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges preferred.
  • FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable.
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex documents.

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity:
MyCHN is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability
  • Weekends only

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • LSCSW (Preferred)
  • LPC (Preferred)
  • Texas Counselor License or Medical License (Required)

Work Location: Remote




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