PHC Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - Mobile Support Team On-Call

Missoula County (MT)•Missoula, MT

47d

About The Position

Performs work as a behavioral health clinician at Partnership Health Center (PHC). Assists in delivering consultation and behavioral health intervention to primary care providers and other care team members. Depending on coverage needs, work assignment will be in: the traditional model; an integrated model where providers are embedded in the medical clinic providing brief behavioral interventions within the behavioral health department; school-based; or the Mobile Support Team. Employees hired as a Provisionally-Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician are expected to complete state requirements and become licensed within twenty-four months of date of hire. Employees will become eligible for advancement to Licensed Clinical Therapist only after becoming licensed. Provides screening and assessments, develops and implements treatment plans and documents patient progress for behavioral health patients. Provides behavioral health counseling, for individuals, couples, families, and groups as indicated by the treatment plan or as assigned. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered health home model, or as part of a mobile support team, depending on work assignment. Advocates on behalf of integrated care at PHC and stays current in best practices of primary care behavioral health and related topics. Completes timely peer review and related audit activities as assigned. Contributes to process improvement and program development. Provides community education to other providers or community partners. Participates in scheduled administrative staff meetings. Participates in clinical staff meetings. Provides training for support and clinical personnel as required. Maintains appropriate and timely clinical records. OTHER DUTIES: Performs related duties as required or directed. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Behavioral Health Director or designee. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Has numerous contacts with the PHC Medical and Dental Clinic Directors, clients and medical providers. May occasionally represent PHC at community meetings or educational forums. Contacts are for the purpose of planning and coordinating work and resolving problems.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of techniques in interviewing, screening, assessing and counseling clients with mental health disorders, trauma, and/or substance abuse.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of clinical counseling.
Considerable knowledge of the ethical and legal requirements of the profession.
Working knowledge of quality management processes.
Working knowledge of client confidentiality, and the ethical and legal requirements of the profession.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of HIPAA compliance.
Working knowledge of the PHC Corporate Compliance Guidelines.
Skill in the use of a personal computer using electronic medical records, word processing and database software.
Skill in the use of audio/visual equipment including slide and overhead projectors.
Ability to compile reports and track data as it relates to performance indicators and health outcomes.
Ability to assess clients and create appropriate treatment plans or referrals.
Ability to provide effective counseling and case management in a clinical setting.
Ability to coordinate care through effective consultation with PHC providers and community supports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
Master's degree in social work or counseling required.
Active Montana State LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT license required.
Two years of experience in a clinical or mental health setting is required.
Subject to passing a criminal background investigation that will require fingerprinting.
Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases and a TB test.
May require a valid drivers' license. (Mobile Support Team work assignment).

Responsibilities

Delivering consultation and behavioral health intervention to primary care providers and other care team members
Provides screening and assessments, develops and implements treatment plans and documents patient progress for behavioral health patients.
Provides behavioral health counseling, for individuals, couples, families, and groups as indicated by the treatment plan or as assigned.
Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered health home model, or as part of a mobile support team, depending on work assignment.
Advocates on behalf of integrated care at PHC and stays current in best practices of primary care behavioral health and related topics.
Completes timely peer review and related audit activities as assigned.
Contributes to process improvement and program development.
Provides community education to other providers or community partners.
Participates in scheduled administrative staff meetings. Participates in clinical staff meetings.
Provides training for support and clinical personnel as required.
Maintains appropriate and timely clinical records.
Performs related duties as required or directed.