Mental Health Therapist (LSW/ LPC)

Primary Health Solutions•Dayton, OH

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides continuing, comprehensive behavioral health treatment and medical support to the patients of Primary Health Solutions. All duties are performed with specific focus on providing culturally competent health care to the underserved. Acts as the advocate for improving health care quality and access for all populations.

Requirements

Master Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling required.
Must have graduated from an approved social work or counseling program.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to gain knowledge of current practice management system, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, Internet, and Intranet.
Must be licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists (CSWMFT) LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of clinical and administrative staff within the health centers and with community leaders.
Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience (preferred) working with indigent populations and community based programs.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Strong leadership qualities leadership experience.
Demonstrated program development and implementation skills.
Ability to represent the organization effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical services for referred patients in school and/or clinic settings.
Offers consultation to area schools and agencies.
Provides treatment and/or care coordination of mental health issues.
Conduct clinical assessment.
Develop and implement integrated wellness plan consistent with principles of client self-management.
Facilitate behavioral interventions.
Crisis interventions.
Collaborate with agency staff and community service providers to coordinate referrals and delivery of services; and complete discharge plans.
Provides training skills and patient education strategies and develops specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols.
Maintains complete medical records, including history, physical exams, and telephone message summaries.
Completes appropriate progress notes in each assigned work area plus other special patient forms.
Completes appropriate correspondence, phone calls and letters to patients and referring physicians.
Participates in health collaborative / health improvement activities.
Carries out medical administrative functions necessary for quality patient care and compliance with accreditation requirements.
Participates in committee activities and chart reviews.
May participate in Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities and committee work in assigned areas.
Attends Department/Center meetings as assigned.