Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC)

Indiana Health Centers, Inc.; South Bend (IN); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Professional to join its integrated care team in Indiana, delivering evidence-based, high-quality behavioral health care within the Primary Care Behavioral Health model.

You will conduct assessments, assist providers with mental health and substance use care, develop treatment plans, participate in care coordination with PCPs, and support patients and families through brief interventions and education to improve overall health outcomes.

Formación

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university/college.
• LCSW, LMFT, LMHC licensure in Indiana.
• 3 years of experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included).
• Active and clean Indiana Driver's License, including State-mandated Auto Insurance.
• Reside within one hour of commutable distance of the local clinic.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health patients.
• Assist providers in recognizing and treating mental, psychosocial, and substance abuse disorders.
• Provide effective treatment planning and assist patients in achieving goals.
• Evaluate crises and apply appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric disorders.
• Maintain an active presence and communicate with Primary Care Providers (PCPs) during clinic hours.
• Available for same-day and scheduled initial interventions with patients.
• Performs brief, limited follow-up visits for selected patients.
• Actively participate in meetings that support IHC’s integrated healthcare model to provide comprehensive care for patients.
• Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
• Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease, including substance use.
• Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
• Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient service and make recommendations for improvement.

Conocimientos

Behavioral medicine knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical pathways design

Brief assessment & decision making

Strong communication

Cultural sensitivity

Psychopharmacology knowledge

Educación

Master's degree in social work

Indiana licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC)

Descripción del empleo

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Professional to join its integrated care team in Indiana, delivering evidence-based, high-quality behavioral health care within the Primary Care Behavioral Health model.

You will conduct assessments, assist providers with mental health and substance use care, develop treatment plans, participate in care coordination with PCPs, and support patients and families through brief interventions and education to improve overall health outcomes.