Behavioral Health Specialist - Community Impact & Benefits

CHAS Health; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual milestone bonus

Health coverage

401(k) with employer match

PTO (6+ weeks)

Tuition assistance & student loan Rep

Childcare reimbursement

CME & license fee reimbursement

Job summary

CHAS Health is hiring for a behavioral health role focused on improving overall community health through counseling and coordination with primary care providers. You will work with diverse populations and document care plans in the electronic health record.

The position requires applicable licensure, strong communication skills, and the ability to connect patients with community resources while contributing to CHAS Health’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical professional or social work licensure required.
• Two years of clinical practice with underserved populations desirable.
• BLS (CPR) by requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling within the scope of practice.
• Available to primary care providers for behavioral health staffing and consultation.
• Collects psycho-social data to assist medical care.
• Performs mental health evaluations and develops care plans.
• Links clients to community resources and documents in the EHR.
• Participates in outreach activities and staff training.

Skills

Counseling

Social work

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Licensed social worker / counselor licensure

Job description

CHAS Health is hiring for a behavioral health role focused on improving overall community health through counseling and coordination with primary care providers. You will work with diverse populations and document care plans in the electronic health record.

The position requires applicable licensure, strong communication skills, and the ability to connect patients with community resources while contributing to CHAS Health’s mission and values.