About this role
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 | Grant funded position ending on March 31st, 2027 | Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm |
Weekly Earned Wage Access is an Option for this Position |
Primary Tasks:
• Provide assessment and stabilization for individuals who may be experiencing mental health crises. • 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. • Provide Behavioral Health services, self-care plan development, coping skills, motivational interviewing, and related integrated Behavioral Health services. • Work closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and preventive program services staff encountering patients in all medical clinic settings • Refer patients for inpatient treatment services, arrange for transportation, and provide any necessary documentation to facilities. • Prepare and maintain all treatment records, maintain confidentiality of patient records, and upholds patient safety standards. • Serves as liaison between medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside agencies. • Provide services in a range of hospital settings including: family practice, ER, pediatrics, med-surge women’s health, etc. • Interpret and assist in resolving problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization. • Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments, refer for continuing services, or develop treatment plans. • 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
• Provide assessment and stabilization for individuals who may be experiencing mental health crises.
• 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.
• Provide Behavioral Health services, self-care plan development, coping skills, motivational interviewing, and related integrated Behavioral Health services.
• Work closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and preventive program services staff encountering patients in all medical clinic settings
• Refer patients for inpatient treatment services, arrange for transportation, and provide any necessary documentation to facilities.
• Prepare and maintain all treatment records, maintain confidentiality of patient records, and upholds patient safety standards.
• Serves as liaison between medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside agencies.
• Provide services in a range of hospital settings including: family practice, ER, pediatrics, med-surge women’s health, etc.
• Interpret and assist in resolving problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments, refer for continuing services, or develop treatment plans.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• 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