Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHC) - Peru

Indiana Health Centers, Inc.•Peru, IN

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, IHC specializes in integrated care, offering access to essential services to meet the needs of patients in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services, IHC provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to diverse community-based patient populations throughout Indiana. IHC Peru is seeking a compassionate Licensed Behavioral Health Professional to join its team. This role is crucial for providing integrated behavioral health services within the Primary Care Behavioral Health model and is an essential member of the integrated care team, vital in delivering evidence-based and high-quality care to individuals and families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university/college
LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHC licensure in the state of Indiana
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AED included)
Active and clean Indiana driver's license, including state-mandated auto insurance
At least 1 year of experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health patients
Assists providers in recognizing and treating mental, psychosocial, and substance abuse disorders
Provide effective treatment planning and assist patients in achieving goals
Evaluate crises and apply appropriate interventions and referrals
Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric disorders
Maintain an active presence and communicate with Primary Care Providers (PCPs) during clinic hours
Available for same-day and scheduled initial interventions with patients
Performs brief, limited follow-up visits for selected patients
Actively participate in meetings that support IHC’s integrated healthcare model to provide comprehensive care for patients
Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration
Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease, including substance use
Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques
Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient service and make recommendations for improvement

Benefits

$5,000.00 retention bonus paid after one year
$2,500.00 paid for continuing education, including paid licensing fees and tuition reimbursement
Paid malpractice
Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility
Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions
403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
Flexible Leave of Absence programs
Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services