Behavioral Health Provider (Indian Lake School-Based Health Center)

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS PARTNERS OF LOGAN COUNTY•Washington Township, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health & Wellness Partners (CHWP) uses a team-based care model in which care responsibilities are shared among team members. The Behavioral Health Provider applies social work methods and theory to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of psychosocial dysfunction, impairment, or disability, including mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The provider screens medical records, conducts interviews and assessments, sets treatment goals, and provides interventions for patients and families. In a consultative role on the primary care team, the provider recommends behavioral interventions to referring Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and provides appropriate interventions to referred patients. Depending on licensure, the role may include clinical oversight of employees to support service quality and productivity. The position is based at Indian Lake Schools in Lewistown, Ohio, and is full-time. It generally requires a 40-hour work week, with office hours varying by site, Monday through Friday. Some Saturday or after-business-hours work may be required; assigned meetings and travel are part of the position. An opportunity to work a school schedule may be negotiated. Starting wages are negotiable based on CHWP pay policies and factors such as education and experience, as well as compensation recommendations for the location and region. The position has a 90-calendar-day introductory probationary period and is at-will.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Valid Ohio driver’s license.
Ohio license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW-S), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S).
Expertise in relevant behavioral health and substance-use practices, protocols, trends, and clinical best practices.
Knowledge and demonstrated success in affecting clinical operations.
Experience or knowledge of accreditation processes and requirements and federal, state, and local regulations and standards for care in a community health center.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
Proficiency in office management, computers, software packages, and office machines.
Strong relationship-building, customer-service, interpersonal, and influence skills, including ability to manage difficult clients and patients.
Knowledge and competency in clinical practice and associated charting requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Ability to use computers for data entry and information retrieval.
Occasional lifting of 40–50 pounds and pushing of 5–20 pounds.
Sitting, standing, and walking approximately 80% of the time; bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time.
Medium to high level of manual dexterity and normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region.
Ability to work normal overtime or extended hours.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed clinical, quality, and productivity standards.
Complete accurate, efficient, and confidential patient charting and related administrative records.
Deliver mental and behavioral health treatment consistent with regulatory, accreditation, professional, and organizational standards and applicable protocols.
Build positive, collaborative relationships with patients, families, PCPs, and clinic staff; support patient adherence to an effective plan of care.
Represent CHWP’s mission and values through professional conduct, communication, and patient-centered care; comply with corporate policies and HIPAA.
Volunteer five hours annually for a community service program.
Be available for brief curbside consultation with PCPs in the clinic, by phone, or electronically, and provide feedback on patient encounters in person, through the electronic medical record, or by phone.
Provide scheduled consultations and treatment to patients referred by PCPs, including brief follow-up care of approximately six to eight sessions.
Screen for common conditions and conduct assessments and interventions related to chronic disease management.
Diagnose and treat individuals with mental disorders and behavioral or emotional disturbances; conduct risk assessments when indicated.
Provide psychoeducation during individual and group visits.
Identify, review, and modify educational materials for literacy level and cultural appropriateness under the supervision of the CHWP BH Clinical Coordinator and BH Medical Officer.
Provide evidence-based interventions and document assessment findings, interventions, and recommendations for PCPs in the medical record.
Complete documentation within seven days of service and maintain required paperwork in a timely manner.
Support collaboration between PCPs and behavioral health professionals concerning medication protocols.
Attend CHWP staff, PCP, team, department, and other meetings as requested by relevant managers and clinical leaders.
Assist with clinical supervision and oversight of staff when requested, including supporting licensure requirements, service quality, and productivity.
Conduct periodic reviews of clinical notes, treatment goals, and other clinical documentation.
Recognize and support the patient’s role in treatment planning.
Participate in quality compliance, improvement, risk management, certification projects such as PCMH, and corporate compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.