BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL SPECIALIST - NON LICENSED

Independence Health System•Butler Township, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist- Non- Licensed works within an Integrated Model of Care designed to treat behavioral health patients utilizing a short-term therapy model within a primary care setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling
Two years of experience in behavioral health
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
AHA CPR and Act 33/73 Clearances
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of chemical dependency.
Experience in Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Provision of social work/therapy services in collaboration within the Primary Care Offices as well as virtually or telephonically.
Psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual therapy, admission coordination, utilization review, and the provision of liaison services within the community.
Ongoing assessment, evaluation and treatment planning from admission to discharge.
Demonstrates applicable knowledge of admission criteria, pre – certification and continued stay authorization process for all managed care companies.
Successfully resolve denials and appeals.
Demonstrates effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills including documentation according to established standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Develop professional relationships and collaboration with community agencies.
Provides effective one-to-one therapeutic interventions with patients and family, facilitates group therapy and provides appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Demonstrates knowledge of productivity standards and consistently maintains them.
Other duties as assigned.