Behaviorist

Kintegra Health; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintegra Health in Newton, NC is seeking a Behaviorist to join the Senior TLC multidisciplinary primary care team at the STLC Hickory location. This exempt, full-time role focuses on integrated behavioral health services and coordinating care within the clinic.

The position requires a Master’s degree, NC LCSW or equivalent, at least two years in public health and experience with frail elderly, plus competency in EMR documentation and collaboration with providers to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum two years’ public health experience.
• At least 1 year with frail elderly population.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (or equivalent) in NC in good standing.
• CMS competencies training before independent work.
• Immunizations up to date and medical clearance for direct contact.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to professional Code of Ethics.
• Provide behavioral and chronic health assessments, interventions, and referrals.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve patient care.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Document encounters in the EMR and ensure timely clinical records.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts related to care integration.
• Provide consultative support and education to care team members.
• Maintain professionalism with participants, families, colleagues, and supervisors.

Skills

Behavioral health

Public health

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Behaviorist

ALL Full-Time Senior TLC - Hickory, Newton, NC, US

Job Summary and Specifications

Job Title : Behaviorist

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary Range: See Pay Scale

Job Summary

Works as part of a multidisciplinary primary care treatment team providing integrated behavioral health services at the STLC Hickory location to support whole-person care for Senior TLC participants.

Provides behavioral health and substance use screenings, brief interventions, patient education, referrals, and consultation services within the primary care setting. Collaborates with primary care providers and the interdisciplinary treatment team to assess participants' behavioral, psychosocial, and chronic health needs and develops individualized treatment plans to improve overall health outcomes. Maintains appropriate clinical documentation, coordinates care across disciplines, and promotes integrated, patient-centered care. Position reports directly to the Behavioral Health Lead.

Specifications

Education : Master’s Degree required.

Experience : Minimum two years’ experience in a public health setting. At least 1 years experience working with the frail elderly population.

Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional) : None

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required : Licensed Clinical Social Worker (or equivalent) in good standing in North Carolina.

Special Training : Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior TLC, Inc. and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact

Ages of Patients Rendered Care:

Neonate/Infant Early Childhood Adolescent Adult Geriatric All Age Groups

Key Responsibilities : (*denotes an age-related skill or task)

• Maintain adherence to professional Code of Ethics.
• Provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, consultation, and referral for behavioral and chronic health conditions.
• Collaborate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve patient care and efficiency.
• Works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team sharing relevant clinical information and developing specific, individualized treatment goals and interventions.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate behavioral health, substance use, and chronic disease care plans using appropriate treatment modalities and community resources.
• Support primary care providers with screening, identification, diagnosis, and management of behavioral health, substance use, and chronic disease concerns.
• Participate in ongoing assessment and quality improvement efforts related to behavioral health integration.
• Provide consultative services and training support to care team members as appropriate.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record (EMR) to document participant encounters, track interventions, and ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Uses Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, to create and maintain reports, correspondence, and other required documentation to support participant care and departmental operations.
• Engage in continuing education to maintain licensure and clinical competency.
• Works with professionalism and respect to all participants, families, colleagues, supervisors, and visitors of Senior TLC.
• Supports Senior TLC’s mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community; its vision to be the preferred provider of individualized care for seniors in the community; and its values of respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and compassionate care.