LCPC/LCSW

RiverStone Health•Billings, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RiverStone Health recognizes that depression is the third most common reason for a visit to a health center and one in four adults suffer from a mental disorder in a given year. The Behavioral Health team provides mental health and substance abuse counseling and treatment for patients and provides referrals to other community-based services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related behavioral health field.
Any combination of experience and training which provide the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Valid State of Montana driver's license
Current Montana LCSW or LCPC license
BLS Certificate
Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult client interactions.
Ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills.
High degree of detail-oriented skill level.
Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with supervisors, other RiverStone Health employees, community resources and clients and patients.
Ability to perform job duties with integrity and innovation to ensure completion and a high level of quality.
Ability to understand and adhere to required administrative policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Considerable social work experience specific to the position.

Responsibilities

Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, physical abuse, etc.
Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
Represent RiverStone Health in meetings, trainings or public events when needed.
Attend essential clinic and all staff meetings.
Attend continuing education trainings to maintain licensure.
Prepare and give presentations during clinic, all staff, and other meetings within the organization.
Potential requests to do community presentations.
Involvement in media publications.
Project involvement
Building community relationships
Perform other duties as assigned in support of RiverStone’s mission and goals.