Behavioral Health Clinician - Full Time

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 40,501 - 60,752; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Valley Health's WMC EmPATH Unit in Connecticut seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician to screen, intervene in crises, and coordinate care for adults in distress. A Master’s degree in Behavioral Health is required; BLS certification is necessary. LCSW/LPC are preferred, with eligibility within 3 months.

Experience in medical settings is advantageous. Providers will perform assessments and deliver brief therapies, documenting thoroughly and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health required.
• BLS Certification (Healthcare Provider) required; AHA certification prior to orientation.
• LCSW/LPC preferred; eligible within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake assessments and crisis intervention for adults.
• Clinical determination for level of care and care coordination.
• Document timely per state regulations and participate in multi-disciplinary planning.
• Provide brief motivational interventions and connect patients to appropriate services.
• Spend most time delivering direct patient service and coordination of care.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Care coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health (Social Work or Counseling)

LCSW/LPC preferred; eligible within 3 months

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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

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.

Benefits

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

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.