Clinical Mental Health Professional
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Professional (Clinical) utilizes clinical expertise to independently perform comprehensive psychiatric and substance use evaluations, psychosocial assessments, assess crisis situations, appropriately provide needed resources and/or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties. This position provides care appropriate to the established plan of care in the assigned patient population. Essential Functions Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive psychiatric and substance use evaluations. Diagnoses various mental, substance, and behavioral disorders to assist in the development of a care plan. Provides appropriate recommendations for outpatient treatment or admission to inpatient services, coordinating with both internal and external care team members Works with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan in order to provide further care, services, and referrals in order to ensure continuity of care. Organizes and prioritizes daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility. Performs behavioral health consultations, conducts psychosocial assessments, provides supportive, and other behavioral health interventions as necessary. Educates, communicates, and coordinates with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues. Credentialing through medical staff office and peer review requirements may apply if working in the behavioral health setting.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
- Current State Licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer Skills, i.e., email, word processing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.
- Dual licensure with current state Licensure as LAC Montana only: Current State Licensure of MHPP
Responsibilities
- Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive psychiatric and substance use evaluations.
- Diagnoses various mental, substance, and behavioral disorders to assist in the development of a care plan.
- Provides appropriate recommendations for outpatient treatment or admission to inpatient services, coordinating with both internal and external care team members
- Works with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan in order to provide further care, services, and referrals in order to ensure continuity of care.
- Organizes and prioritizes daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility.
- Performs behavioral health consultations, conducts psychosocial assessments, provides supportive, and other behavioral health interventions as necessary.
- Educates, communicates, and coordinates with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
- Credentialing through medical staff office and peer review requirements may apply if working in the behavioral health setting.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
- Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
