LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health Clinician

0090 Presbyterian System Services; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance

Wellness program

Gym access

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) to join its Behavioral Health Program in Albuquerque, NM. This virtual/remote role supports adults, children and families across inpatient, outpatient, emergency and primary care settings.

The clinician will perform assessments, counseling and case management within an integrated care team, ensuring thorough documentation and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Masters Degree NM LCSW or LPCC preferred.
• Licensed in NM for LCSW/LPCC.
• Experience in behavioral health settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, counseling and case management.
• Triage and manage patients across settings (ED, inpatient, outpatient).
• Develop behavioral health change plans for patients and populations.
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient charts.
• Provide clinical supervision to adjunct therapists and interns.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Triage

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's degree NM LCSW/LPCC

Tools

EHR

Job description

Location Address: Remote Office Santa Fe, NM 87501Type of OpportunityFull timeFTE1.00 Summary: The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide assessment and evidenced-based care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings. This individual will be part of a comprehensive Behavioral Health team that services consultation and liaison in the Emergency Departments and inpatient units of medical facilities, as well as the clinical intake, inpatient psychiatric units, and outpatient clinics within the Behavioral Health Service Line and Primary Care Service Lines. This position is a virtual/remote position.

Job Description: At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference. Presbyterian Medical Group seeks an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) to join our established Behavioral Health Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance. Dedicated to improving the health of our community, Behavioral Health at Presbyterian offers treatment for lasting recovery from substance abuse, behavioral health conditions and psychiatric emergencies. Our full-service program supports adults, children and adolescents, and includes inpatient services, a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, emergency and consultative services and behavioral medicine services embedded in primary care. This virtual/remote position is an extension of our adult behavioral health clinic team.

• The Behavioral Health Clinician, as part of an integrated care team, identifies, triages, and manages patients with behavioral health problems within a variety of settings. In addition, this individual will provide skill training through patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral health change plans for individual patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations.
• Performs counseling and case management for each patient assigned, including: assessment; diagnosis; planning care; intervention (including counseling patients/significant others, facilitating brief psychotherapy and educational groups, planning discharges); evaluation (including identifying unmet or new therapy services).
• Demonstrates the therapeutic core conditions of genuineness, empathy and positive regard when interacting with patients and significant others, according to generally accepted clinical practice.
• Performs risk management documentation and follow-up action requirements, e.g. responding to patient complaints, contributing to completion of Problem Resolution Report and Report of Adverse Risk Event (R.A.R.E).
• Recommends program cost control measures to supervisor.
• Participates in the internal Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process, such as peer review, audits, Joint Commission survey preparation, and implementation of clinical paths.
• Selects and gives clinical supervision to Adjunctive Therapists and student interns to ensure these individuals practice appropriate behavior- and skill-based competencies for each of these positions.
• Keeps an accurate, complete and current status of documentation onto the patients chart.
• Recommends safety and therapeutic quality measures for unit areas or rooms to charge nurse.
• Conveys professional role model example for other staff through quality of own clinical practice; work habits; availing self to others as a consultant on clinical issues; attending ongoing internal and external professional development events.
• Performs other functions as required.

Additional Job Description

Masters Degree NM LCSW or LPCC

• We offer more than the standard benefits!
• Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
• In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more.
• Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.
• All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel -- safer at work.
• The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self-reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well-being, resilience, and intentional living.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

Living and Working in New Mexico

Beyond the professional advantages, living in New Mexico offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventures, and a diverse community. Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage. Outdoor paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos. Community spirit. Our communities are known for their warmth and hospitality, making your transition seamless and enjoyable.

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services, founded in New Mexico in 1908, is a locally owned, statewide, not-for-profit healthcare system. Presbyterian Medical Group has more than 1,200 skilled physicians and advance practice clinicians, dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy. We have nine award-winning hospitals in eight communities with clinics throughout New Mexico offering access to over 50 specialties, including primary care, children’s care, women's care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, surgery, behavioral health, urgent care and more.

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