Behavioral Health Clinician (Enrollment)

Mental Health Cooperative•Nashville, TN

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician performs a combination of behavioral health clinical responsibilities, primarily conducting enrollment assessments for Mental Health Cooperative services. The clinician evaluates prospective consumers’ needs across care management, medication management, and therapy services; completes enrollment documentation; and directs people who are ineligible for MHC services to appropriate external resources. The role also identifies situations requiring crisis services and facilitates crisis intervention when appropriate. Clinicians provide therapy as needed to consumers experiencing serious and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, substance abuse, suicidality, relationship issues, and other stressors. Services may include individual, parent/caregiver, and group sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. The clinician develops treatment plans with consumers, evaluates progress, coordinates with families and multidisciplinary partners, and refers consumers to community resources or specialists as necessary. This is a remote position after onsite training and onboarding. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 8 PM.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a mental health field.
Licensed or license-eligible in Tennessee as an LPC/MHSP, LCSW, or LMFT.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Acceptable motor vehicle report.
Acceptable criminal background investigation.
Personal automobile insurance.
Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration, and ability to support teammates.
Recovery-focused approach, individualized care delivery, and quality progress-note documentation.
Patience and tolerance when working through barriers; side-by-side philosophy.
Time management, organization, ability to meet deadlines, prepare for meetings, complete documentation promptly, plan time off, and prioritize effectively.
Self-discipline, initiative, and flexibility.
Integrity, honesty, professionalism, dependability, strong follow-through, and approachability.
Engagement and crisis-management skills; ability to give and accept feedback and collaborate across departments.
Compassion, empathy, listening skills, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Conduct enrollment processes and assess referred individuals’ needs across care management, medication management, and therapy service lines.
Complete enrollment assessment documentation according to organizational standards.
Refer individuals who are ineligible for MHC services to appropriate external mental health resources.
Identify individuals who need crisis services instead of routine intake and facilitate crisis intervention when appropriate.
Assist with resolving consumer grievances regarding referrals.
Provide responsive, proactive engagement and quick access to care for eligible individuals and referral partners.
Use the Intake Committee process for consumers meeting criteria related to histories of violence, sexual crimes, or serious criminal activity, and contact consumers with the committee’s decision.
Provide therapy to consumers experiencing serious and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, substance abuse, suicidality, relationship issues, and other stressors.
Use evidence-based therapeutic modalities in individual, parent/caregiver, and group sessions to help consumers and their supports address challenges, develop coping skills, and improve outcomes.
Develop and implement treatment plans with consumers based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Keep current with developments in the field through professional literature, courses, seminars, and contact with community partners.
Evaluate intervention effectiveness and consumers’ progress toward resolving problems and meeting objectives.
Refer consumers or family members to community resources or specialists as needed.
Collaborate with families, clinic providers, care managers, team members, primary care partners, and referral sources on consumer goals, clinical assessments, and treatment plans.
Meet productivity standards set by department goals.
Attend mandatory in-services, continuing education, and annual health requirements.
Comply with corporate compliance policies and report unethical activities through designated channels.
Follow OSHA and safety policies and report unsafe practices or accidents.
Protect consumer health information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals, provide leadership by example and sharing knowledge, follow agency policies and procedures, and perform other assigned duties.