Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Purpose or Objective(s):  As the Behavioral Health Therapist, you will
provide counseling to individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and
emotional health. You will report to Behavioral Health leadership.

 PG13 - Full Time | Location: Durant Clinic - Evergreen Location | Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm |

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an Option for this Position |

Primary Tasks

1. Provide assessment and stabilization for individuals who may be
experiencing mental health crises.
2. Counsel individuals to process crisis issues associated with, but not
limited to; addictions and substance abuse, family, marital problems,
depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, aging and any
other emotional stressors.
3. Provide Behavioral Health services, self-care plan development, coping
skills, motivational interviewing, and related integrated Behavioral Health
services.
4. Work closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and
preventive program services staff encountering patients in all medical
clinic settings
5. Refer patients for inpatient treatment services, arrange for
transportation, and provide any necessary documentation to facilities.
6. Prepare and maintain all treatment records, maintain confidentiality of
patient records, and upholds patient safety standards. 
7. Serves as liaison between medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside
agencies.
8. Provide services in a range of hospital settings including:  family
practice, ER, pediatrics, med-surge women’s health, etc. 
9. Interpret and assist in resolving problems that relate to medical condition
and/or hospitalization. 
10. Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments, refer
for continuing services, or develop treatment plans.
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.                                   

Required Education and Experience

* Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related human
services from a nationally accredited college or university 

* Under supervision for Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW,

LADC-MH, LMFT)

* Two [2] years of experience in a behavioral health setting

Responsibilities

1. Provide assessment and stabilization for individuals who may be
experiencing mental health crises.

2. Counsel individuals to process crisis issues associated with, but not
limited to; addictions and substance abuse, family, marital problems,
depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, aging and any
other emotional stressors.

3. Provide Behavioral Health services, self-care plan development, coping
skills, motivational interviewing, and related integrated Behavioral Health
services.

4. Work closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and
preventive program services staff encountering patients in all medical
clinic settings

5. Refer patients for inpatient treatment services, arrange for
transportation, and provide any necessary documentation to facilities.

6. Prepare and maintain all treatment records, maintain confidentiality of
patient records, and upholds patient safety standards. 

7. Serves as liaison between medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside
agencies.

8. Provide services in a range of hospital settings including:  family
practice, ER, pediatrics, med-surge women’s health, etc. 

9. Interpret and assist in resolving problems that relate to medical condition
and/or hospitalization. 

10. Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments, refer
for continuing services, or develop treatment plans.

11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.      

Qualifications

* Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related human
services from a nationally accredited college or university 

* Under supervision for Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW,

LADC-MH, LMFT)

* Two [2] years of experience in a behavioral health setting