Behavioral Health Clinician - Full Time

Valley Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible health plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

HSA & FSA options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional development

On-campus dining discounts

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician at Valley Health System provides mental health and substance use screening, brief interventions, and referrals for adult patients in crisis. You will conduct initial assessments, participate in multidisciplinary planning, and coordinate ongoing care while documenting per state regulations.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Behavioral Health, BLS/HES provider certification, and eligibility for LCSW/LPC within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health required.
• Experience working in a medical setting preferred.
• BLS Certification (Healthcare Provider) required; AHA approved.
• LCSW/LPC eligibility within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance abuse screening.
• Deliver brief interventions and referrals to services.
• Conduct initial intake assessments and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Document timely and in accordance with state regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Communication skills

Resource referral

Patient interaction

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

LCSW/LPC eligibility

Job description

Department WMC EmPATH Unit-206180

Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $29.40 - $44.10

Job Description

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides mental health screening, substance abuse screening, brief intervention, brief therapy/psychotherapy, and referral to services for adult patients in crisis. The Clinician conducts initial intake assessments, crisis intervention, and clinical determination for level of care. The Clinician works with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health associates, nurses, and off-site behavioral health staff. The Clinician is responsible for ongoing care coordination on individuals in behavioral health crisis. The Clinician completes all required documentation timely and in accordance with State regulations. Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning. Most of the Clinician’s time will be spent in patient service delivery. The Clinician assesses patients’ behavioral health/substance use needs through screening, deliver brief motivationally informed interventions to promote healthy behavior change and connect patients with the appropriate level of care they need.

Education

Master's degree in the Behavioral Health Field, such as Social Work or Counseling, is required.

Experience

Experience working in medical setting is preferred.

Certification & Licensures

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation. LCSW/LPC preferred. LCSW eligible or LPC eligible within 3 months of employment required.

Qualifications

Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development required. Competent to provide assessment, care and treatment appropriate to the age group of patients served required. Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served Familiarity with local resources and their programs required. Prior academic or practical training in motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

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