Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist

HealthLinc•Knox, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthLinc integrates mental and physical health care through teams of primary care providers, pharmacists, nurses, community health workers, peer support professionals, and Integrated Behavioral Health Therapists. The therapist provides single-session therapy or ongoing interventions to patients with mental health, substance use, and/or physical health conditions affecting their well-being, integrating care with other professionals on the team. The position reports to the Site Operations Director and receives clinical guidance and support from clinical leaders. The role is based at the Knox, Indiana location, is full-time, and has a day shift with no travel.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT licensure.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow HealthLinc policies and procedures.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, EHRs, and online sources.
Ability to operate a multi-line phone system and office equipment such as printers and fax machines.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of post-degree clinical experience preferred.
Primary-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Use practice-based learning—including literature reviews, outcomes data, and reflection on patient interventions—for continued self-improvement.
Be available in the clinic for warm handoffs from care team members.
Provide evidence-based single-session therapy or ongoing therapy in 20–40-minute sessions for patients of all ages and with varied conditions, based on patient needs and preferences.
Provide primary care providers with same-day verbal feedback about patient encounters, in person or through the EHR.
Participate in regular consultation and staffing with primary care providers, psychiatry, community health workers, pharmacists, peer support professionals, and other care team members.
Refer patients for specialty behavioral health treatment, intensive outpatient programs, residential care, or inpatient care when appropriate.
Provide occasional intensive case management services as needed.
Provide services including screening and interventions related to chronic disease management programs.
Conduct risk assessments as indicated.
Provide psychoeducation for patients’ families.
Write clear and concise EHR progress notes describing assessment findings, interventions, and recommendations to primary care providers, while following administrative requirements.
Educate primary care providers about brief behavioral interventions, evidence-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral interventions, and reinforce their use during medical visits.
Assist with capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures.
Attend relevant all-staff, clinical, and provider meetings.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).