Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)

Indiana Health Centers, Inc.•South Bend, IN

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Professional is an essential member of IHC’s integrated care team, providing evidence-based, high-quality behavioral health services to individuals and families in IHC communities. The role delivers integrated behavioral health services within the Primary Care Behavioral Health model. The professional assesses and diagnoses behavioral health patients, supports primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental, psychosocial, and substance abuse disorders, and develops treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals. The role also provides crisis assessment and intervention, consultation, brief interventions, and limited follow-up visits. It maintains an active presence and communication with primary care providers during clinic hours and participates in meetings supporting IHC’s integrated care model. The position contributes to identifying at-risk patients and preventing further psychological or physical deterioration. It supports care-management processes, chronic disease self-management, and patient, family, and staff education. It also monitors the site’s behavioral health program and recommends service improvements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university or college.
LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC licensure in Indiana.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including AED.
Active, clean Indiana driver’s license and state-mandated auto insurance.
Reside within one hour of commutable distance from the local clinic.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience preferred.
Bilingual skills preferred.
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
Comfort with the pace of primary care and working with an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for chronic-condition treatment.
Ability to work through brief patient contacts and make quick, accurate clinical assessments.
Strong communication skills.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Knowledge of psychopharmacology.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health patients.
Assist providers in recognizing and treating mental, psychosocial, and substance abuse disorders.
Develop effective treatment plans and help patients achieve their goals.
Evaluate crises and apply appropriate interventions and referrals.
Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological and psychiatric disorders.
Maintain an active presence and communicate with Primary Care Providers during clinic hours.
Be available for same-day and scheduled initial patient interventions.
Perform brief, limited follow-up visits for selected patients.
Participate in meetings that support IHC’s integrated healthcare model and comprehensive patient care.
Help identify at-risk patients and develop plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
Assist the primary care team in developing care-management processes, including guidelines, disease-management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve chronic disease self-management, including substance use.
Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment-enhancement techniques.
Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identify patient-service problems, and recommend improvements.