Health Therapist-Mulberry Clinic

ECHO Community Health Center•Evansville, IN

About The Position

ECHO Community Healthcare is seeking a full-time Health Therapist for its Mulberry Campus Clinic as part of its Integrated Services Team. ECHO is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center serving insured, uninsured, under-insured, and homeless community members. The organization employs over 150 team members and provides clinical and community outreach services at six full-time clinics to a population of approximately 15,000. As part of the primary care treatment team, the Health Therapist identifies and triages medical and behavioral health problems and collaborates with the Primary Care Physician in a consultative role. The therapist also provides skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies, and develops behavioral change plans and behavioral health protocols for patients of all ages. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. The four-hour day may be adjusted to another weekday if needed. No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required.

Requirements

Master's in Social Work (MSW); an LSW must be obtained within six months of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
At least one year of clinical experience.
Current knowledge of psychopharmacology.
Extensive background in community service and social work settings.
Experience and/or training in mental health and substance use education, referrals, and treatment.

Responsibilities

Identify and triage medical and behavioral health problems in the primary care setting.
Collaborate with the Primary Care Physician on medical and behavioral health problems in a consultative role.
Provide skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies.
Develop behavioral change plans and behavioral health protocols for patients of all ages.