Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Community Based Therapy Supervisor, this role provides behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs. The position involves planning treatment modalities, coordinating and following treatment plans, and providing crisis evaluation and intervention as needed. The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) is recognized as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts under Medicaid Community-Based Mental Health Services Rule 140.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OR Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Master's Degree Social Work OR Master's Degree Psychology OR Master's Degree Counseling OR Master's Degree Related Field
2 years of Behavioral health experience
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic assessments, collects diagnostic information, and determines immediate treatment plan needs with patients.
Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
Completes treatment plan in conjunction with patient, identifying goals/objectives that are connected to needs identified in the assessment.
Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs.
Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and other crisis service teams for clients presenting who may be a danger to self or others.
Maintains records in accordance with UnityPlace policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.
Meets clinical productivity standards.
Meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.
May provide supervision to UnityPlace clinicians who provide assessment and treatment.
May supervise counseling or social work students assigned to department.
Participates in in-service and competency training of students or staff.
Prepares special reports as needed on activities, and work group activities.