Behavioral Health Therapist

• Job Location: Michigan City - Michigan City, IN
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Salary Range: Undisclosed
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day

At HealthLinc, we understand that mental health and physical health can affect each other, both positively and negatively.

That is why we have integrated care teams with primary care providers, pharmacists, nurses, community health workers, peer support professionals, and Integrated Behavioral Health Therapists who provide integrated, holistic health services to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.

As an Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide single session therapy (SST) or ongoing therapy interventions to patients who have mental health, substance use, and/or physical health conditions impacting their well-being, while integrating your care with professionals on the care team.

You will report to the Site Operations Director and receive clinical guidance and support from clinical leaders.

Job Responsibilities

Utilize practice-based learning through review of literature, outcomes data, and reflection on interventions provided to patients for self-improvement. Available for warm handoffs from care team members by being in the clinic.

Provides evidence-based single session therapy or ongoing therapy interventions in 20-40 minute sessions for all ages and conditions based on the patient’s needs and preferences. Provides primary care providers with same-day verbal feedback on patient encounters either in person or via EHR.

Participate in regular consultation and staffing with the primary care providers, psychiatry, community health workers, pharmacists, peer support professionals, and other care team members to provide integrated care.

Provides specialty behavioral health referrals for specialized treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), residential, or inpatient care when appropriate. May provide occasional intensive case management services.

Provides a range of services including screening and interventions related to chronic disease management programs. Conducts risk assessments, as indicated. Provides psychoeducation for patients’ families.

Writes clear and concise progress notes in the EHR explaining assessment findings, interventions delivered, and recommendations made to the primary care provider, while adhering to administrative requirements.

Educates primary care providers in the basic principles of brief behavioral interventions, evidence-based therapy and cognitive behavioral interventions and reinforce their use in the medical visit. Provides assistance in capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures.

Attends relevant meetings, including all staff, clinical, and provider meetings. All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Education/Licensure Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT Experience 1-2 years’ experience of post-degree clinical experience preferred. Additional primary-care experience preferred.

Skills/Job Requirement Strong organizational and time management skills. Proven ability to work well in a team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow HealthLinc policies and procedures.

Technology Skills Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)