WA Licensed Clinician - LICSW or LMHC - Behavioral Health

Concert Health•Washington, DC

4d•$56,708 - $102,585•Remote

About The Position

Concert Health is a national behavioral health medical group that integrates the Collaborative Care model into existing health care practices. The Collaborative Care Clinician I is an associate-level licensed behavioral health clinician who reports to the Clinical Excellence Manager. The clinician provides evidence-based interventions to pediatric and/or adult patients experiencing mild to moderate symptoms, with the goal of reducing symptoms and improving patient outcomes. The role coordinates behavioral health care with primary care providers and other providers when appropriate, supports medication management prescribed by primary care providers, and monitors patient symptoms, treatment effects, follow-up, and outcomes. The clinician works with patients and the care team to set goals and care plans, adjust treatment or make referrals when patients are not improving, and document progress and recommendations in Salesforce and the electronic health record. The position is 100% remote and requires secure, high-speed internet suitable for video conferencing and cloud-based systems. Available schedules, in Pacific Time, are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., or 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Compensation depends on licensure level and geographic location. The stated salary ranges are $56,707.60–$90,843.43 for clinicians requiring supervision and $67,441.92–$102,585.10 for clinicians who do not require supervision. Employees proficient in medical interpretation and documentation in multiple languages meeting industry standards are eligible for a 5% base salary adjustment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited program.
Washington state license to practice as an associate clinician under the supervision of a licensed clinician (ASW, APCC, or equivalent), or as an independent clinician (LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent).
1–5 years of experience as a licensed professional.
Secure, high-speed internet capable of supporting video conferencing and cloud-based systems.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in medical interpretation and documentation in English and Spanish meeting industry standards.
Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches, including Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Activation.
Expertise in handling higher-acuity patients or situations.
Technical proficiency with a variety of platforms, including electronic health records, and ability to learn new technology quickly.
Knowledge of or experience with behavioral health screening tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, and CSSRS.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients based on the needs of the assigned Care Pod and tailor treatment plans to individual patient needs.
Coordinate behavioral health care with patients’ primary care providers and, when appropriate, other service providers.
Screen patients for common behavioral health and substance use disorders using tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, and the Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment.
Monitor changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications, with the goal of reducing symptoms.
Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by primary care providers, focusing on adherence, side effects, complications, and treatment effectiveness.
Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes in a registry, record encounters, and use the registry to identify and re-engage patients.
Develop specific, mutual self-management goals, objectives, and interventions with action-oriented patients.
Facilitate care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including medication or psychosocial treatment changes and appropriate referrals.
Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in Salesforce and the electronic health record for sharing with primary care providers, the psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers.
Complete relapse prevention plans with patients who are in remission.
Educate patients about behavioral health and substance use disorders and treatment options.
Establish a mutually agreeable care management plan with the care team and the patient or family.
Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatric consultants.
Participate in regularly scheduled supervision sessions with a clinical supervisor.
Identify social determinant barriers and work with the Care Navigation Partner to help patients access the appropriate level of internal or external care.

Benefits

100% remote work with employer-supplied computer equipment.
$50 per month non-taxable remote stipend.
Opportunities for supervision.
Work/life balance with 10 paid holidays, sick time, and flexible PTO plans.
Medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day of employment.
First Stop Health services at no cost to medically enrolled members and their immediate family members.
Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability plans.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance of $50,000.
Employer-paid parental leave of 12 weeks.
401(k).