Behavioral Health Clinician

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician plans and implements therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role is responsible for assessments, group, individual, and family therapy, case management, and other therapeutic services. The clinician collaborates with patients and families on discharge planning to promote adequate and timely plans. As directed by a physician, the clinician may assume primary therapist responsibilities and may serve as a preceptor to Behavioral Health interns. Additional duties within the scope of the role may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field.
• Active Alabama LMSW or ALC license.
• BLS certification.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership, organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to develop trust with organizational leaders.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proficient computer skills.
• Proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Ability to evaluate and assess difficulties and strengths in age-specific psychosocial functioning.
• Knowledge of current DSM diagnostic criteria and medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in psychiatry or behavioral health.
• Knowledge of case management.
• Additional certifications such as Secure, ACLS, or PALS may be required depending on the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapy services.
• Participate as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and provide group, individual, and family therapy.
• Provide case management and other therapeutic services.
• Collaborate with patients and families on discharge planning to promote adequate and timely discharge plans.
• Assume primary therapist responsibilities as directed by the physician.
• Serve as a preceptor to Behavioral Health interns, as applicable.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of the role, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level