Behavioral Health Provider

Community Health & Wellness Partners Of Logan County; Urbana (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health & Wellness Partners in Urbana, OH is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist (LISW, LISW-S, LPCC, LPCC-S) for a full-time or part-time position located in Urbana with additional sites in Bellefontaine and West Liberty.

Working in a team-based care model, you will screen, assess, set goals, and provide brief, evidence-based treatment during in-clinic or telehealth sessions, collaborating with primary care providers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience in behavioral health and substance use practices.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide curbside consultation to PCPs by phone, electronically, or in-clinic.
• Offer verbal feedback to PCPs on patient encounters.
• Conduct scheduled consultations and brief follow-up visits (6–8 sessions).
• Screen for common conditions, assess, and intervene for chronic disease management programs.
• Diagnose and treat mental and behavioral disorders; conduct risk assessments as needed.
• Deliver psychoeducation during individual and group visits.
• Adapt educational materials for literacy and cultural appropriateness under oversight.
• Use evidence-based practices in interventions.
• Prepare and document assessment findings, interventions, and recommendations within seven days.
• Maintain timely paperwork to comply with administrative regulations.
• Support medication protocols and collaborate with PCPs and other BH providers.
• Attend CHWP meetings, including staff, PCP, and team meetings as requested.
• Assist in clinical supervision of CHWP BH staff for licensure requirements.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and participate in clinical oversight of staff.
• Conduct periodic record reviews of clinical notes and treatment goals.
• Participate in department and staff meetings as requested.
• Comply with all CHWP policies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Integrated Health Experience – Behavioral Health Therapist (LISW, LISW‑S, LPCC, LPCC‑S)

Job Summary

This full‑time or part‑time position is located in Urbana, OH, with additional sites in Bellefontaine and West Liberty. The Behavioral Health Provider works within a team‑based care model, applying social work methods to diagnose, prevent, and treat psychosocial dysfunction for individuals, families, and groups. Responsibilities include screening, assessment, goal setting, and intervention; consulting with primary care providers; and providing brief, evidence‑based treatment during in‑clinic or telehealth sessions.

Primary Accountabilities

• Achieve Results
  • Meet or exceed measurable care, quality, and productivity goals.
  • Ensure accurate, efficient, and confidential patient charting and recordkeeping.
• Operational Excellence
  • Deliver all mental/behavioral health treatment consistent with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.
  • Maintain protocols per HRSA, HIPAA, PCMH, and contracted procedures.
  • Follow the team‑based care model efficiently.
• Relationship Management
  • Build positive relationships with patients, families, and team members.
  • Encourage patient commitment to their care plan.
  • Collaborate with clinic operations staff.
• Professionalism & Stewardship
  • Represent CHWP’s mission, vision, and values in all actions.
  • Uphold HIPAA and corporate policies.
  • Volunteer five (5) hours annually to a community service program.

Primary Tasks & Duties

• Provide “curbside” consultation to PCPs by phone, electronically, or in‑clinic.
• Offer verbal feedback to PCPs on patient encounters.
• Conduct scheduled consultations and brief follow‑up visits (6–8 sessions).
• Screen for common conditions, assess, and intervene for chronic disease management programs.
• Diagnose and treat mental and behavioral disorders; conduct risk assessments as needed.
• Deliver psychoeducation during individual and group visits.
• Adapt educational materials for literacy and cultural appropriateness under oversight.
• Use evidence‑based practices in interventions.
• Prepare and document assessment findings, interventions, and recommendations within seven (7) days.
• Maintain timely paperwork to comply with administrative regulations.
• Support medication protocols and collaborate with PCPs and other BH providers.
• Attend CHWP meetings, including staff, PCP, and team meetings as requested.
• Assist in clinical supervision of CHWP BH staff for licensure requirements.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and participate in clinical oversight of staff.
• Conduct periodic record reviews of clinical notes and treatment goals.
• Participate in department and staff meetings as requested.
• Comply with all CHWP policies.

Essential Functions / Key Competencies

• Demonstrate skill at building relationships and delivering customer service.
• Manage difficult clients with interpersonal savvy and influence.
• Possess deep knowledge and competency in practice, charting, and operational processes.
• Problem‑solve to better serve patients and staff.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Use computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Apply excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
• Participate in quality compliance, improvement, and risk management initiatives.
• Engage in certification projects such as PCMH.
• Meet all corporate compliance requirements of CHWP.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education – Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Certifications and Licenses
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license.
  • Ohio Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor.
• Professional Experience
  • Expertise in behavioral health, substance use practices, protocols, and best practices.
  • Success in affecting overall clinical operations.
  • Knowledge of accreditation processes and all federal, state, and local regulations for community health centers.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations.
  • Proficiency in office management and use of computer software packages.

Physical/Environmental

• Occasional lifting of 40–50 lbs. and pushing of 5–20 lbs.
• Approximately 80% sitting, standing, and walking.
• Medium to high manual dexterity required.
• Bending and reaching about 20% of the time.
• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required.
• Field may involve overtime/extended work hours.

Working Hours

Full‑time (approximately 40 hours/week); part‑time as agreed. Hours typically Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturday or after‑business hours. Hybrid on‑site and telehealth shifts available.

Wages

Starting wages negotiable based on CHWP pay policies, education, experience, and location. Reflects national and state compensation averages.

Introductory Period

90‑day probationary period; successful completion does not alter at‑will status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Health & Wellness Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.