Embedded Behavioral Health Clinician in Primary Care

Providence Community Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Community Health Centers seeks an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician to join the primary care team in Providence, RI. This role assesses behavioral health and/or substance use issues and provides brief treatment within the clinical setting, embedded in a fast-paced model.

The clinician collaborates with medical staff, documents in the EHR, adheres to HIPAA, and serves a diverse, high-risk population. Full-time on-site position within a community health center.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in social work from an accredited college or university.
• Experience or internship in a medical setting with a primary care integration model.
• Commitment to working with high-risk, diverse patient populations.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience in providing managed care patient services.
• Strong writing skills to document medical records and submissions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage concurrent situations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and information privacy/security laws.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Full-time 40-hour schedule (part-time may be available).

Responsibilities

• Embedded within the primary care team to assess behavioral health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Provide brief treatment services within the clinical setting.
• Collaborate with the team to treat patients with chronic medical issues affected by lifestyle.
• Document in the EHR and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication

Writing skills

Multitasking

Transportation

CPR certification

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Social Work

Tools

EHR

Job description

Providence Community Health Centers seeks an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician to join the primary care team in Providence, RI. This role assesses behavioral health and/or substance use issues and provides brief treatment within the clinical setting, embedded in a fast-paced model.

The clinician collaborates with medical staff, documents in the EHR, adheres to HIPAA, and serves a diverse, high-risk population. Full-time on-site position within a community health center.