Behavioral Health Provider

CHAS Health • Lewiston, ID

4d • $82,387 - $110,722

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Provider improves the overall health of the communities CHAS Health serves by providing social or behavioral health services to patients and families. The role delivers counseling and mental health services within the provider’s scope of practice, collaborates with primary care providers, and supports patients’ access to appropriate care and community resources.

Depending on the provider’s expertise and assigned duties, the position may also include chemical dependency assessment and counseling, or supervision of volunteers and behavioral health or social work students. The provider documents care in the electronic health record, may provide staff training and participate in community outreach, and supports the CHAS Health mission and core values.

Requirements

• Valid state licensure as a Licensed Advanced Social Worker (or associate), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (or associate), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (or associate), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (or associate), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and/or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Washington associates must obtain a declaration of supervision within the first 30 days of hire.
• Idaho associates must identify a designated clinical supervisor and submit that information to DOPL within the first 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of available community linkage resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion consistently.
• BLS (CPR/AED) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical practice with underserved populations is desired.
• Chemical dependency expertise for staff performing chemical dependency duties.
• Clinical supervision training for staff assigned clinical supervision duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling within the individual scope of practice to support clients’ personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
• Be available to primary care providers for behavioral health staffing and consultation.
• Collect psychosocial data and share relevant information with providers to assist in managing patients’ medical care.
• Conduct mental health evaluations using approved tools to assess suitability for mental health treatment and the level of care needed.
• Develop detailed care plans for clients and document them in the electronic health record.
• Connect clients with community resources.
• Provide in-service training for CHAS staff as requested.
• Participate in community outreach activities as directed.
• For staff with chemical dependency expertise, conduct chemical dependency assessments using approved instruments and evaluate clients’ suitability for referral to other agencies or programs.
• For staff with chemical dependency expertise, provide individual and group counseling and education focused on alcohol and drug treatment, relapse prevention, and cognitive behavioral change.
• For staff assigned clinical supervision duties, supervise and coordinate volunteers and behavioral health or social work students as required.
• Facilitate peer review and chart audit processes as assigned.
• Perform other assigned duties, including supporting the CHAS Health mission and core values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for eligible employees: $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
• More than six weeks of annual paid time off for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Childcare reimbursement of up to $7,500 annually.
• CME and license fee reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed