Behavioral Health Specialist

Valley Health Partners Community Health Center; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans

403b Retirement Plan with generous company match

Paid Time Off for holidays, vacation, sick & personal days

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Health Partners Community Health Center in Stroudsburg PA is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist focused on pediatrics. This role involves assessments, developing treatment goals, and providing therapeutic interventions to meet patients' mental health needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work, with at least two years of experience in a clinical setting. Licensure as an LCSW or LPC is required upon hire, and candidates should demonstrate expertise in therapeutic modalities.

The position also offers a comprehensive benefits package including affordable health plans and a retirement plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in counseling or social work in a clinical setting.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments and develops treatment goals for patients.
• Facilitates referrals and resources for patients' mental health needs.
• Works collaboratively to ensure patient care needs are met.

Skills

Good judgment in emergencies

Ability to establish program goals

Understanding of behavioral health services

Differential diagnosis knowledge

Public health principles knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or clinical discipline

Job description

Description

Behavioral Health Specialist - Pediatrics Stroudsburg West

Valley Health Partners, Stroudsburg PA

Job Summary

Completes assessments/evaluations, develops, and implements treatment goals, facilitates referrals/resources both internally within the Valley Health Partners Community Health Center (VHP) continuum and throughout the community and provides therapeutic interventions to address patient's mental health needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or clinical discipline, such as Psychology. Two years of experience in counseling or social work or a related field in a clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

More than three years of experience in counseling or social work or a related field in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), preferred.

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Upon Hire or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Upon Hire, required.

Skills Needed

• Ability to use good judgement to respond to emergencies.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health services and appropriate levels of care.
• Familiarity with differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of public health problems, principles, and practices.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and identifies a patient’s behavioral health needs, barriers to care, and therapeutic interventions/techniques to assist the patient to their optimal level of functioning.
• Demonstrates expertise in various therapeutic modalities, the DSM 5 Classification system, multi-cultural issues, and employing counseling and education skills to empower their patients.
• Completes medical record documentation in a timely manner in accordance with program, departmental, regulatory, third-party payor, and network compliance standards.
• Works collaboratively with both internal/external customers and teams. Uses knowledge of available resources to ensure patient care needs are met and transitions of care coordinated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans with great coverage at VERY affordable rates.
• 403b Retirement Plan with generous company match.
• Paid Time Off for holidays, vacation, sick & personal days.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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