Health Therapist (part-time)-Pediatric & Prenatal Clinic

ECHO Community Health Center•Evansville, IN

2d•$46,000 - $92,000

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Our Integrated Services Team is seeking a part-time, HEALTH THERAPIST at our Pediatric and Prenatal Clinic. ECHO Community Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center that provides quality healthcare to all members of our community, including the insured, uninsured, under-insured and homeless. We currently employ over 150 dedicated team members who truly embrace the mission of serving and making a difference in the lives of others in a positive, supportive and collaborative environment. We serve a population of approximately 15,000 and provide various clinical and community outreach services at six full time clinics. NO EVENINGS, WEEKENDS! 13 PAID HOLIDAYS (offices closed) ! BENEFITS AVAILABLE DAY 1 Job Summary As part of the primary care treatment team, identifies, triages, and collaborates with the Primary Care Physician on medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting in a consultative role. In addition, the Health Therapist provides skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies and develops specific behavioral change plans and behavioral health protocols for patients of all ages. Schedule: 20 hours/weekly Please, no phone calls. BENEFIT PACKAGE: ECHO Community Healthcare is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our employees and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Basic and optional life insurance, EAP, 403(b) to include 50% employer match. Visit our website, www.echochc.org , to submit your application and learn more about us!

Requirements

Masters in Social Work (MSW) – with an understanding that an LSW must be obtained within 6 months of employment
Current CPR certification
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
1 year minimum clinical experience.
Current knowledge of psychopharmacology.
Extensive background in community service and social work settings required.
Experience and/or training in mental health and substance use education, referrals, and treatment

Responsibilities

Identifies, triages, and collaborates with the Primary Care Physician on medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting in a consultative role.
Provides skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies
Develops specific behavioral change plans and behavioral health protocols for patients of all ages.