Part Time Licensed Master Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor- LP (LMSW/LMHC/MHC-LP)
About The Position
Seeking a Part Time Licensed Master Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Mental Health Counselor- LP (LMSW/LMHC/MHC-LP) to work in the Clifton Park, NY location of Boston Childrens Health Physicians. This position requires availability Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-5:00pm. The Behavioral Health Consultant will work with the Primary Care Providers at the site to provide care to: patients with mental health concerns; families and patients with chronic illnesses; and parents of children who need assistance in modifying behavior. As a part of employment, Behavioral Health Consultants will receive supervision hours from a LCSW-R for advanced certification. Pay rate approx. $31/hr-$32.50/hr, negotiable based on experience.
Requirements
- LMSW, LMHC or LMHC-LP
- Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong assessment skills
- Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services and in brief and time-limited therapy
- Experience working with parents on behavioral management and child development education
- Ability to demonstrate commitment, caring, and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds who have multiple needs or problems
- Ability to develop medical/behavioral treatment plans and coordinate needed services to fulfill plans
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians
- Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for mental health conditions
Responsibilities
- Provide psycho-social education as needed with particular emphasis on childhood development and adolescent development
- Assist the primary care health provider in recognizing and treating mental health and psychosocial concerns
- Provide functional and strength based assessment and diagnosis
- Provide motivational interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction
- Complete all required charting in patient's electronic medical record
- Assist in care coordination and care planning, and provide referrals to appropriate community agencies as necessary
Benefits
- Supervision hours from a LCSW-R for advanced certification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
