Behavioral Health Clinician

Baptist Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to plan and implement therapy services at Baptist Medical Center South in Alabama. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, conducting assessments and providing group, individual, and family therapy, plus case management and discharge planning.

Responsibilities may include serving as primary therapist as directed, precepting Behavioral Health interns, and taking on additional duties within the scope of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field is required.
• Active Alabama LMSW or ALC license required; BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of DSM criteria and HIPAA regulations.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and work within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapy services.
• Conduct assessments, group, individual and family therapy.
• Perform case management and collaborative discharge planning.
• Possibly serve as primary therapist as directed by physician.
• May precept Behavioral Health interns and assume additional duties within scope.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field

Tools

MS Office

EMR/Medical software

Job description

Behavioral Health Clinician# Careers## Behavioral Health ClinicianApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center South: PRN: Posted Today: JR107779Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****Summary**: The Behavioral Health Clinician shall plan and implement therapy services. The Clinician shall function as part of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for assessments, group, individual and family therapy, case management, and other therapeutic services. This individual is also responsible to provide collaborative discharge planning services with patients and their families to promote adequate and timely discharge plans. In addition, the Clinician may assume primary therapist responsibilities as directed by the Physician. The Clinician may also serve as a preceptor to Behavioral Health interns. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.**Education / Experience**:Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field required. Prior experience with psychiatry, behavioral health, and knowledge of case management is preferred.**License / Certification**:Active Alabama LMSW or ALC required, BLS required, additional certifications (Secure, ACLS, PALS, etc.) may be required depending upon area assigned**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:* Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.* Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.* Must be able to meet strict deadlines.* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.* Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.* Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.* Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.* Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.* Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.* Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.* Ability to evaluate and access difficulties and strengths in age specific psycho-social functioning.* Knowledge of diagnostic criteria from the most current DSM.* Knowledge of medical terminology.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center South**Job:**Behavioral Health ClinicianBehavioral Health Clinician I15324 - Behavioral Health Clinician II**Job Type:**PRN-PRN**Shift**:Second Shift (United States of America)