Health Therapist-Mulberry Clinic

ECHO Community Health Center, Inc.•Evansville, IN

7d•Onsite

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 members of the community through six full-time clinics and clinical and community outreach services. 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 provides skills 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 day of the week if needed. The position does not require evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

Master's degree 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 as part of the primary care treatment team in a consultative role.
Provide skills training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies.
Develop behavioral change plans and behavioral health protocols for patients of all ages.