Behavioral Health Therapist - LCSW or LMHC

Open Door Health Services•Muncie, IN

10d

About The Position

Behavioral Health Therapist - LCSW or LMHC About ODHS & what we offer Open Door Health Services is a not-for-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center. We provide comprehensive primary, urgent, and preventive healthcare services, as well as select specialty services and social support programs. Our physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health providers, and staff offer friendly, expert care for individuals and families throughout East Central Indiana--with or without insurance. Ability to pay is not a barrier to care. Services are offered at multiple locations in Muncie and Anderson. Open Door is recognized by the National Committee of Quality Assurance as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home. We have provided services in our region since 1974, and consistently partner with other nonprofits to support the improvement of our great community. What can ODHS offer you? An excellent benefit package covering your medical, dental, and vision needs An allowance for CME training Tuition reimbursement through the National Health Service Corporation Generous PTO & vacation time Competitive salaries The Location Downtown Muncie, IN. Downtown has been updated to reflect a tasteful, creative mixture of the modern & historical that will leave you wandering between coffee shops, pubs, and historical gems that line the streets. Our Muncie location is in the heart of this beautifully updated downtown center. Community & Schools Muncie-Delaware County, Indiana is a dynamic community located 58 miles northeast of Indianapolis in the east central portion of the state. Muncie, the county seat, comprises nearly sixty percent of Delaware County’s population. Our community is grounded with a diverse economic base that includes advanced manufacturing, information technology, logistics, and life science firms. Top notch educational institutions and a regional medical hospital grace the community. Ball State University (22,000 students) and Ivy Tech Community College (3,700 students) with nationally acclaimed educational departments and programs can provide your business with a wide assortment of quality applicants . Art & Music Muncie is home to a growing population of artists and musicians. There is an ‘Art Walk’ every first Thursday of the month, downtown. Live music can frequently be heard from bands playing in the circle, while novices & experts alike practice their craft at the pottery shop across the street. Sports Muncie is only 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis; home to the NFL Colts, the NBA Pacers, the Indiana Fever, Indy Eleven, and the Indianapolis 500! Sports enthusiasts may also enjoy the multitude of spacious parks where one can freely play baseball, basketball, football and so much more! Outside Adventures The Cardinal Greenway stretches 62 miles through Marion, the heart of Muncie, Richmond and most of East Central Indiana! The popular walking and biking trail is paved, but if you still get tired, there are plenty of stops and off-trail areas where you can get back to the city or explore a new community. The surrounding areas also have zip-lining, cave exploring, hiking, and beaches/reservoirs! As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will uphold our Mission, Vision, and Values. Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health you will plan, organize, and implement behavioral health services to patients and families.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited institution.
Possession of a valid license from the Indiana Health Professions Bureau in appropriate discipline.
Knowledge of and skill in providing behavioral health assessment and treatment specifically in an evidence-based manner.
Works well with and willing to see adults and children.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures in the provision of services for both ODHS and CMHS.
Skill in working closely as a team member with primary care staff.
Skill in acquiring knowledge of medical issues from primary care staff as needed to provide effective services to patients.
Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.
Valid Indiana Driver’s License and ability to travel as needed.
Ability to be flexible in providing services.
Skill in exercising initiative, listening, judgement, discretion, and decision making within position scope.
Ability to organize, coordinate and monitor work assignments.
Ability to prioritize work assignments and departmental responsibilities.
Posses understanding of individual’s socioeconomic status and lifestyle with respect to individual differences.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to clinic environment.
Tasks involve contact with blood or body substances.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range or use of approved adaptive equipment.
Requires standing, walking or sitting for long periods of time.
Occasional bending, stretching or lifting up to 40 pounds.
Requires the ability to work under stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Three years of post-graduate experience in a clinical setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes Open Door Health Services Core Values when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.
Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
Works as a team member with primary care staff serving as a member of Medical/Behavioral Health Integration Team.
Maintains departmental policies and procedures and ensure quality of care with respect and sensitive to the need of the clients we serve.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Provides evidence -based behavioral health assessments and treatment.
Maintains required patient records and other written information as required.
Works to acquire knowledge of medical issues pertinent to the provision of effective behavioral health services.
Ability to maintain confidential information, records, and test results.
Makes independent decision regarding needs of the patients, collaborating with primary care staff in providing behavioral health services.
Other duties as assigned.