Behavioral Health Therapist

Healthlinc; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthLinc seeks an Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist to provide single session therapy (SST) or ongoing interventions for patients with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring physical health conditions within a clinic team. You will report to the Site Operations Director and collaborate with primary care, psychiatry, pharmacists, and care team members.

Responsibilities include delivering SST or longer sessions (20–40 minutes), providing same-day verbal feedback to primary care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SST or longer sessions (20–40 minutes) for patients with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring conditions.
• Provide same-day verbal feedback to primary care providers and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counseling / MFT

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

At HealthLinc, we understand that mental health and physical health can affect each other, both positively and negatively. That is why we have integrated care teams with primary care providers, pharmacists, nurses, community health workers, peer support professionals, and Integrated Behavioral Health Therapists who provide integrated, holistic health services to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being. As an Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide single session therapy (SST) or ongoing therapy interventions to patients who have mental health, substance use, and/or physical health conditions impacting their well-being, while integrating your care with professionals on the care team. You will report to the Site Operations Director and receive clinical guidance and support from clinical leaders.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Utilize practice-based learning through review of literature, outcomes data, and reflection on interventions provided to patients for self-improvement.Available for warm handoffs from care team members by being in the clinic.Provides evidence-based single session therapy or ongoing therapy interventions in 20-40 minute sessions for all ages and conditions based on the patient’s needs and preferences.Provides primary care providers with same-day verbal feedback on patient encounters either in person or via EHR.Participate in regular consultation and staffing with the primary care providers, psychiatry, community health workers, pharmacists, peer support professionals, and other care team members to provide integrated care.Provides specialty behavioral health referrals for specialized treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), residential, or inpatient care when appropriate.May provide occasional intensive case management services.Provides a range of services including screening and interventions related to chronic disease management programs.Conducts risk assessments, as indicated.Provides psychoeducation for patients’ families.Writes clear and concise progress notes in the EHR explaining assessment findings, interventions delivered, and recommendations made to the primary care provider, while adhering to administrative requirements.Educates primary care providers in the basic principles of brief behavioral interventions, evidence-based therapy and cognitive behavioral interventions and reinforce their use in the medical visit.Provides assistance in capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures.Attends relevant meetings, including all staff, clinical, and provider meetings.All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without noticeREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education/LicensureMaster’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family TherapyLCSW, LMHC, or LMFTExperience1-2 years’ experience of post-degree clinical experience preferred.Additional primary-care experience preferred.Skills/Job RequirementStrong organizational and time management skills.Proven ability to work well in a team environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to follow HealthLinc policies and procedures.Technology SkillsOperate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)