Behavioral Health Therapist - MSW - West Branch

Saginaw Valley State University-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • Gladwin, MI

501-1,000 employees

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As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages, documents and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. In addition, this BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient's medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload, while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact.

(30%) Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assists in the detection of “at risk” patients and intervenes to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assists primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consults with the physician as necessary, and refers cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitates and ensures patient engagement and follow-up care. Works with primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or physical health problems efficiently and effectively. Provides brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate. Assists in preventing relapse in conditions that tend to recur over time.
(30%) Uses brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging, and outcomes measurement. Systematically documents treatment response and monitors patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Improves clinical outcomes with high prevalence medical and mental health conditions. Connects with new and established patients regarding integrated care model and care team information. Evaluates patient care plans with primary care team and develops appropriate goals for behavioral health conditions. Performs coding/billing following appropriate guidelines.
(20%) Assist in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.) Obtains and keeps available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders. Provides and updates local available treatment options and education/resources for patients and their family.
(20%) Tracks patient follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documents in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients. Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required systems so as to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating professionals.

MSW - Masters of Social Work
PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker
Education: Masters Degree
Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./ Psy.D.in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university

Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure, and obtain it within one year of employment.
Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master's Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working
Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e. APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred.
Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency or community organization dealing with physical and/or mental health and/or welfare.

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