LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER INC•Mobile, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides clinical services and coordinates mental health care for patients with co-occurring disorders and opioid use disorders. The position serves patients and families affected by substance use disorders, opioid use disorders, and HIV/AIDS, including patients in the Ryan White, Substance Abuse, and WiseWoman programs. The role reports to the Director of Behavioral Health. The counselor conducts mental health assessments and screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment; provides or coordinates individual, group, and family counseling; and develops biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs. The position also provides case management by referral, connects patients to community and social services, and coordinates care with program staff and community organizations. The role maintains clinical records and related documentation, assists with program intake and reporting, participates in treatment team meetings and community events, and provides staff training on opioid use and co-occurring disorders as needed. The counselor must follow applicable privacy, confidentiality, health, and safety requirements, including HIPAA, HITECH, and 42 CFR Part 2 policies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Two years of related work experience; experience with a nonprofit and with substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and homeless populations is preferred.
Valid Alabama driver’s license.
LPC and/or LICSW licensure required.
Knowledge of psychosocial issues affecting people impacted by opioid use, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and homelessness.
Knowledge of clinical mental health counseling and social work, crisis intervention techniques, principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
Knowledge of community mental health resources and related services.
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues concerning patient rights, including privacy.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications, internet use, and electronic health records.
Knowledge of integrated behavioral health in a primary care setting.
Ability to recognize substance abuse needs and co-occurring disorder symptoms and understand evidence-based practices relevant to treatment.
Ability to provide competent, appropriate services to a diverse population and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and agencies.
Ability to assess patients and interpret evaluation instruments in light of psychological, physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and developmental factors.
Ability to establish rapport, openness, and trust and support active treatment and relapse prevention.
Ability to develop, monitor, and modify treatment programs; evaluate patient needs; and determine appropriate services.
Strong planning, organizational, administrative, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical-record entries and other required documentation.
Ability to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours, express ideas clearly, and exercise balanced judgment.
Ability to meet customer-service expectations and protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to comply with annual privacy compliance training, safety and hazardous-communication training, health immunization updates, TB skin testing, and, for clinical staff, the hepatitis B series.

Nice To Haves

Related experience with a nonprofit organization and with substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and homeless populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete mental health assessments and Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for patients with substance use disorders, opioid use disorder, or related risk.
Coordinate and provide individual, group, and/or family counseling to patients and families affected by opioid use disorders, substance use disorders, and HIV/AIDS.
Provide comprehensive case management services by referral for patients with opioid use disorders.
Coordinate mental health care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
Provide and coordinate mental health assessments for patients in the Ryan White, Substance Abuse, and WiseWoman programs.
Develop biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs.
Participate in treatment team meetings and case staffings.
Refer patients to social services for financial assistance, legal services, health care, and other required services.
Establish and maintain clinical charts, referrals, and other related records; prepare documentation and monitor patient data to support appropriate treatment and care.
Collaborate with program staff and local community-based organizations to coordinate services and avoid duplication.
Assist with screening, intake, and referral for the Outpatient Substance Abuse Program.
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and final reports for funding sources and administration.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and in-service trainings to maintain and improve professional competence.
Participate in community and public events sponsored by Franklin Primary Health Center.
Provide staff in-service training on opioid use and co-occurring disorders as needed.
Administer and observe organizational office operations, policies, and procedures.
Comply with privacy and confidentiality policies and appropriately maintain and secure patient information.
Follow safety regulations and personnel policies and procedures; complete required safety and hazardous-communication training and comply with applicable OSHA and CLIA requirements and universal precautions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health.