Behavioral Health Specialist-Full Time (LCSW or LPC)

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

2d•$29 - $44

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides behavioral health services to patients ages four and older and works with physicians and other care team members to address psychosocial factors affecting patient health. The role assesses patients and provides therapy, counseling, interventions, and education tailored to the patient’s circumstances, treatment goals, age, culture, and language. The specialist participates in patient care planning, helps patients and families access appropriate community resources, and provides behavioral health training to providers and staff as needed. The position requires timely documentation, reporting, and compliance with professional ethics, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal regulations. The specialist communicates collaboratively with referring physicians and maintains positive working relationships with patients, colleagues, and vendors. Additional duties include required training and meetings, maintaining confidentiality, participating in quality improvement activities, and following infection-control, safety, and risk-management procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age; driving positions require being at least 21 and holding a valid driver’s license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a background check.
Must pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test, if applicable.
Must complete employee health requirements.
Must hold an unencumbered Colorado Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) or an unencumbered Licensed Professional Counselor License (LPC).
Must hold current BLS certification or obtain it within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Up to one year of experience with patients in a clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Help physicians and other care team members understand psychosocial factors related to patients’ health problems.
Provide services and conduct work in accordance with the profession’s Code of Ethics.
Complete documentation promptly according to MRH provider-staff guidelines.
Participate in developing patient plans of care.
Assist patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Assess patients and provide therapy, counseling, interventions, and/or education tailored to their circumstances, assessment findings, treatment goals, age, culture, and language.
Provide training to providers and staff on behavioral health topics as needed.
Communicate collaboratively with referring physicians.
Maintain a positive and supportive approach toward team members, staff, the clinic, and the hospital.
Work toward ongoing compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Record, compile, and prepare reports and summaries.
Identify and use the system for reporting abuse involving employees and/or patients.
Attend required medical in-service training as needed.
Provide services to patients ages four and older.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent the organization positively and professionally in accordance with MRH CHOICE values.
Maintain effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
Follow MRH attire and dress-code policies.
Use initiative, maintain productivity, manage time and activities, and work independently.
Complete annual education, training, in-service, and licensure or certification requirements; attend staff meetings or review meeting minutes if excused.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Report to work on time and complete work within designated timeframes.
Participate in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Follow applicable departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies.
Follow infection-control, safety, and risk-management procedures to support a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.