Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician-1

The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician to join the primary care team in Providence, RI.

You will assess behavioral health and substance use issues and provide brief treatment within the clinic setting, supporting patients with chronic medical conditions influenced by lifestyle factors. Ideal candidates hold an LICSW or LMHC or MHC credential, with experience or internship in medical settings, strong communication and documentation skills,

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in social work from an accredited program.
• Experience or internship in a medical setting supporting primary care integration.
• Commitment to working with diverse patient populations.
• CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
• Ability to pass a background check and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess behavioral health and/or substance use issues within the clinic.
• Provide brief, evidence-based treatment in the primary care setting.
• Collaborate with the care team to support patients with chronic conditions.
• Document care in the medical record with clear writing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Experience with managed care patient

Documentation/writing skills

Access to reliable transportation

Education

Master's or Doctorate in social work

Tools

EHR experience

Job description

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Full Time 30-40 hours Provider-Other Providence, RI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4320

INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

We can consider LICSW, LMHC or MHC

• Are you LICSW or LMHC looking to expand your skills by working in primary care?
• Do you enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in a clinical model that is short-term, evidence-based and fast-paced?
• Do you want to provide services at the front line where patients first get their care?

Providence Community Health Centers provides affordable, quality, primary health care to meet the community’s medical needs.

Summary:

The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician is embedded within the primary care team in the clinic. This person works directly with the team to assess individuals with behavioral health and/or substance abuse issues, and to provide brief treatment services within the clinical setting. Integrated Behavioral Health Clinicians expand the team’s ability to treat persons with chronic medical issues that are complicated by lifestyle factors.

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctorate in social work from an accredited college or university
• Ideal candidate will have experience or internship in a medical setting that supports a primary care integration model
• Commitment to working in community health with the challenges of high risk, and often uninsured and diverse patient population required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience in providing managed care patient services.
• Proven writing skills to document medical record and submit documentation
• Strong/demonstrated communication skills, written and verbal, required
• Ability to multi-task, and manage concurrent situations
• Previous experience with EHR helpful
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations. Knowledge and experience in information privacy/security laws, access, and release of information.
• Ability to successfully complete and pass a background check
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Full-time 40-hour schedule (part-time may be available)

PCHC values diversity and is an EOE M/W/V/D