Behavioral Health Therapist- LGBTQ

Chase Brexton Health Care

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Maryland is looking for a Behavioral Health Therapist specializing in LGBTQ health. This entry-level position involves providing direct behavioral health services in a primary care setting, conducting assessments, and collaborating with medical staff. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Social Work and relevant experience in LGBTQ care. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Experience in LGBTQ behavioral care, ideally in a primary care environment.
Provisional license (LMSW, LGPC) or higher preferred.
Ability to engage patients through outreach and follow-up.

Responsibilities

Conduct brief, evidence-based screenings and assessments.
Provide direct behavioral health services in integrated primary care.
Collaborate with medical providers to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Cultural competence

Psychiatric assessment

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

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Base pay range

$64,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Job Summary

This position will be a member of a team of behavioral health providers in the Center of LGBTQ Health Equity at Chase Brexton Health Care and will provide direct behavioral health services in support of integrated primary care. Behavioral health will encompass prevention, intervention, and recovery from behavioral health issues and concerns, in addition to providing assessments and letters for gender affirmation surgeries (GAS) within the primary care setting across Chase Brexton Health Care.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Conducts brief, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings
Conducts time limited assessments
GAS Assessments and surgical letters as needed (we will provide training)
Applies knowledge of evidence-based practice, including empirical bases of assessment, intervention, and other clinical applications, expertise and patient preferences to individuals, couples, groups and families to include adults, children and adolescents
Provides emergency assessment of patients in crisis and facilitates psychiatric hospitalization if needed.
Assesses discharge readiness throughout the course of treatment

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Create and implement integrated treatment plans, ensuring access to organizational and external services within allotted time frames.
Independently evaluates treatment progress and modifies planning as indicated, even in the absence of established outcome measures

Communication

Provides consultation to medical providers, other CBHC staff, and other service providers to facilitate a coordinated continuum of care within the primary care setting
Participates in staff meetings and collaborative teamwork
Verbal, nonverbal, and written communications are informative, timely and well-integrated
Participates in system change and promotes change as identified within Chase Brexton Health Care
Ensures progress notes are accessible to the patient’s care team and considers that they may be accessible to the patient

Patient Focus

Provides referrals for internal and external services
Knowledge and experience in issues impacting the LGBTQ Community
Additional knowledge of LGBTQ 50 plus community and/or children and adolescents, is a plus
Organize and maintain the Center for LGBTQ Health Equity educational and referral materials
Demonstrates ability to engage patients and/or families who are not engaged in services through outreach and follow up

Compliance, Policy, And Procedure

Document all behavioral health services as directed by CBHC policy, State requirements, and professional standards
Adheres to departmental productivity standards and policy and procedures.
If providing supervision: Demonstrates knowledge of supervision models and practices; demonstrates knowledge of and effectively addresses limits of competency to supervise
Assesses for risk using a standardized measure (e.g., SAFE T; C-SSRS).
Completes all compliance assignments
Demonstrates appropriate use of billing orders for all clinical documentation.

Workplace Computers and Equipment

Utilizes Electronic Health Record to support and improve integrated healthcare

Willingness to Learn

Meets mandatory continuing education requirements to maintain licensure/certification.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills And Abilities

Must have the ability to provide services that are relevant to the culture of the patients
Must be able to identify and address gaps in healthcare access and quality
Must be able to adapt services to cultural norms and promote inclusion among peers
Must have clinical experience with the LGBTQ patients and community
Must be familiar with open access model to care in community mental health and health care settings
Must be able to adapt to changes in the field of Health Care

Education And/Or Experience

Degree required: Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work
License Required: provisionally licensed LMSW, LGPC; LCPC, LCSW-C, or Licensed Psychologist in the state of Maryland preferred
Experience in the provision of outpatient mental health services
Experience in LGBTQ behavioral care, ideally in a primary care environment

Seniority level