Medical Behavioral Health Clinician - PCOD

Open Door Family Medical Center•Port Chester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Open Door Family Medical Center is seeking a bilingual Spanish-speaking Medical Behavioral Health Clinician, LMSW, for a full-time position at its Family Medical Center in Port Chester, New York. The clinician will provide integrated behavioral health services, including patient screening and triage, brief treatment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and health and wellness education. The role works collaboratively with patients, families, medical and behavioral health providers, and community agencies. The Behavioral Health Integration Specialist reports to the Director of Behavioral Health. LMSWs who have or are interested in obtaining their CASAC are particularly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling.
Current New York State registration and license.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Recent clinical experience or training.
Excellent clinical knowledge of people with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities and crisis management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with lower socioeconomic and multicultural populations.
Ability to collaborate with staff, treatment providers, and community agencies.
Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Word and Excel and the capacity to develop proficiency in these programs.
Patient-centered approach, empathy, active listening and communication skills, and the ability to be engaging and efficient.
Commitment to providing high-quality care to low-income, underserved residents and people lacking access to health care.

Nice To Haves

LMSWs who have or are interested in obtaining their CASAC are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Identify, screen, and triage patients for intervention daily.
Provide brief intervention treatment to patients and/or their families.
Conduct screenings with appropriate tools to identify school readiness and monitor developmental milestones.
Document symptoms, problems, screening results, and interventions provided.
Develop treatment plans, goals, and objectives with patients.
Facilitate communication with treatment care team providers, including medical and behavioral health providers, and community providers.
Incorporate health and wellness education and referrals for preventive care.
Respond to physical health concerns and incorporate them into brief treatment interventions.
Provide crisis intervention and Warm Hand Off assessments to behavioral health staff.
Participate in weekly group and individual supervision and clinical training seminars.