Behavioral Health Provider

Southern West Virginia Health System; Chapmanville (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Behavioral Health Provider to work within a Primary Care Setting. This role involves providing brief interventions and ongoing therapy for individuals with various behavioral health concerns, including substance use disorders. Candidates should hold relevant licensure and have experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• WV License required.
• Minimum one year clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to use technology for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief interventions and ongoing therapy.
• Conduct evidence-based behavioral assessments.
• Document services for quality improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic skills

Education

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW)

Doctorate in Psychology or Social Work

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

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SUMMARY OF WORK: The Therapist will work as a member of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team within a Primary Care Setting. The therapist will provide brief intervention services as well as ongoing therapy services to individuals with a variety of behavioral health concerns, including substance use disorder counseling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or Doctorate in Psychology or Social Work preferred.
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker will be considered. Supervision is available and must meet all requirements for the LICSW exam after 2 years or less.
• Once LICSW licensure is received, the position will become exempt.
• WV License within their respective profession.
• A minimum of one year clinical experience is preferred.
• Ability to function as an integrated care team member.
• Ability to utilize technology for completion of daily work tasks.

Essential Duties:

• Offer brief, targeted interventions usually lasting less than 60 minutes.
• Provide short-term counseling, often lasting less than eight visits; skill in targeted, brief psychotherapy.
• Function well in a team approach; act as a contributing member to the primary care team.
• Effectively communicate and interact with primary care providers and assist in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health and psychosocial issues.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the identification and treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
• Address population-based care, managing a large clientele efficiently.
• Complete evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditions, such as disease management, treatment adherence, and lifestyle change.
• Make quick and accurate clinical assessments.
• Document services in a way useful to primary care providers and management for quality improvement.
• Identify “at risk” clients to prevent further deterioration.
• Manage clients with chronic emotional and/or health problems effectively.
• Provide timely feedback to primary care providers, including treatment recommendations and progress updates.
• Document in the client’s behavioral health record.
• Establish rapport quickly with a wide range of people.
• This job description is not all-inclusive; management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care