Behavioral Health Provider

CHAS Health • Lewiston, ID

2d

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 provides individual and group counseling within the provider’s scope of practice, consults with primary care providers, gathers psychosocial information to support medical care, conducts mental health evaluations, develops and documents care plans in the electronic health record, and connects clients with community resources. The provider may also deliver staff training and participate in community outreach.

For staff with chemical dependency expertise, the position includes conducting chemical dependency assessments and counseling and education related to alcohol and drug treatment, relapse prevention, and cognitive behavioral change. Staff with clinical supervision duties may supervise volunteers and students and facilitate peer review and chart audits. The role also includes other assigned duties that support CHAS Health’s mission and core values.

The position requires an applicable state license or associate license in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related listed discipline; BLS (CPR/AED); a valid driver’s license and insurance; computer skills; strong oral and written communication; knowledge of community resources; independent judgment; and commitment to a safe, respectful environment. Two years of clinical practice with underserved populations is desired. Compensation is listed as $82,387–$110,722. Benefits are subject to eligibility and criteria.

Requirements

• Valid state licensure, or associate licensure, as a Licensed Advanced Social Worker, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 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 this 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling within the provider’s scope of practice.
• Be available to primary care providers for behavioral health staffing and consultation.
• Collect psychosocial data and share gathered information with providers to support medical care.
• Perform mental health evaluations using approved tools to assess amenability to treatment and appropriate level of care.
• Develop detailed care plans for clients and document them in the electronic health record.
• Link 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 determine amenability for referral to other agencies or programs.
• For staff with chemical dependency expertise, conduct individual and group counseling and education focused on alcohol and drug treatment, relapse prevention, and cognitive behavioral change.
• For staff with clinical supervision training and duties, supervise and coordinate volunteers and behavioral health or social work students as required.
• For staff with clinical supervision training and duties, facilitate peer review and chart audits as assigned.
• Perform other assigned duties, including supporting CHAS Health’s mission and core values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for eligible employees: $500 for each 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