Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

Vibrant Health; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrant Health is seeking an Integrated Health Clinician (IBHC) in Kansas City, KS. The role focuses on evaluating and providing behavioral health services and referrals for patients identified by primary care providers.

You will address depression, anxiety, and related concerns with evidence-based, client-centered approaches. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology/Counseling and Kansas licensure (LSCSW/LMSW/LPC).

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board in Kansas (LSCSW/LMSW/LPC).
• Strong interpersonal and cultural sensitivity skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and screen for services for children and adults.
• Provide brief, focused counseling in the clinic for behavioral health needs.
• Develop treatment plans with goals and coordinate care with primary providers.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s/PhD in Psychology or Counseling

Job description

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Regular Full Time Kansas City, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1462

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Integrated Health Clinician (IBHC) position evaluates and provides services and/or referrals to patients identified by their primary care providers. Identify patients are those in need of further assessment for behavioral health and case management issues, included but not limited to: depression, anxiety, oppositional or conduct disturbances, suicidal ideation, inattentiveness and hyperactivity, bullying, post-traumatic stress, substance use, identify and refer patients with severe and/or persistent mental illness to other appropriate community partners. Additionally, the IBHC will provide solution focused and evidenced based interventions

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assessments, evaluation, and screening for services for children and adults
• Brief, focused counseling in the clinic for mild and moderate emotional and behavioral disturbances, as well as chronic disease management
• Education and counseling with the family related to the child’s emotional and/or behavioral concerns.
• Complete treatment plans including goals for treatment.
• Referral to outside behavioral health services as needed for moderate to severe conditions.
• Follow up with families as needed to support treatment adherence.
• Coordination of care with the primary care providers
• Provide ongoing treatment for behavioral health needs as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation of assessments, screenings, treatment plans, progress notes, and documented follow up information.
• Report treatment objectives & other performance data to organization’s leadership for grant reporting
• Participate in joint, quarterly meetings to review grant performance and outcomes.
• Carries out Vibrant Health’s mission to provide access to respectful, empowering, culturally sensitive and appropriate high-quality health care for the community, regardless of socio-economic obstacles.
• Accepts and uses supervision, direction and consultation to maximize available resources in the completion of work duties.
• All job responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to maintain and improve effective functioning of the department and to advance the mission of the organization.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Graduate of an accredited four -year college or university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Master’s or PhD or PsyD in Psychology, Counseling.
• Hold an appropriate degree and licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board in Kansas with a reimbursable specialty- Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW); Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW); or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity in working with diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to following all legal and ethical guidelines and standards of the profession and of Vibrant Health.
• Good working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence- based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
• Ability to work through brief client contacts as well as make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Must be available to work evening(s) to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Have an energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex clinic-based setting.

Individual must:

• Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel.
• Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritize tasks, problem-solve daily, and complete work within deadline
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.
• Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and