Behavioral Health Clinician - Full Time

Valleyhealthlink; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 61,056 - 91,728; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winchester Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide screening, brief intervention and care coordination for adults in crisis in the EmPATH unit. This full-time role focuses on patient service delivery and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Master's degree in Behavioral Health, BLS/Healthcare Provider certification, and eligibility for LCSW/LPC within 3 months. Prior medical setting experience is preferred; great benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health field required.
• LCSW/LPC preferred; eligible within 3 months of employment.
• BLS Certification – American Heart Association Healthcare Provider required.
• Experience in medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance use screening and brief intervention.
• Conduct intake assessments and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate ongoing care with multidisciplinary team.
• Document timely in accordance with state regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

LCSW/LPC preferred

LCSW eligible or LPC eligible within 3 months

BLS Certification (Healthcare Provider)

Job description

## Behavioral Health Clinician - Full TimeApplylocations: Winchester, VA: Winchester Medical Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR109218## DepartmentWMC EmPATH Unit-206180## Worker Sub TypeRegular## Work ShiftFirst 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 ProgramValley 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.