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Zufall Health Center•Paterson, NJ

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the SVP of Behavioral Health, the School-Based Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides trauma-informed behavioral health services at Zufall Health Center sites, with a focus on the school-based health center. Zufall Health follows the Primary Care Behavioral Health model of integrated care. The BHP provides direct services to patients, families, and groups, including brief behavioral health interventions to improve health outcomes, individual and family counseling, and crisis intervention. The BHP contributes to the patient care team through huddles, case consultations, patient advocacy, mental health education, and collaborative meetings with clinical and support staff. The role identifies opportunities to enhance integrated behavioral health services in primary care and serves as a resource to clinical staff. The BHP also partners with schools to build relationships and support students and the wider community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, or a doctorate in Psychology.
New Jersey licensure as an LCSW, LPC, PhD, or PsyD.
At least two years of post-graduate experience in a clinical or ambulatory care setting.
Excellent customer-focused interpersonal skills for working effectively with patients, families, interdisciplinary health care teams, and community agencies with diverse opinions, values, and cultural and religious ideals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Cultural sensitivity and knowledge of multicultural mores, beliefs, and customs.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently or with little supervision.
Strong organizational skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization, and work delegation.
Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance, and client confidentiality.
Ability to learn and apply trauma-informed care principles within the scope of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with telemedicine.
Experience with school systems.
Experience facilitating groups, trainings, and community presentations.
Experience with electronic medical records is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with students and families and build collaborative relationships with school staff to support effective care.
Assist with school prevention efforts, including classroom lessons, groups, and community workshops, and participate in school activities such as back-to-school night.
Collaborate with primary care providers to recognize and treat mental health disorders and psychosocial problems.
Work with the primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional or physical health problems.
Complete comprehensive assessments and treatment plans based on patient history and presenting problems.
Follow established protocols and methodologies, and collaborate with patients to develop treatment plans, measurable goals, and outcomes.
Review cases periodically with a supervisor.
Maintain well-documented patient records in a timely manner.
Participate in crisis intervention for patients who may be dangerous to themselves, others, or property.
Lead group sessions and activities, and develop curricula for initiatives such as Healthy Lifestyles.
Conduct pre- and post-intervention assessments and patient surveys to evaluate program effectiveness.
Participate and present in care conferences, patient groups, educational programs for staff and patients, staff meetings, staff trainings, and other assigned venues.
Represent Zufall Health Center at community service organization meetings, behavioral health agencies, and with collaborating entities.
Participate in outreach and community education activities as assigned by the SVP of Behavioral Health and/or Chief Medical Officer.
Participate in in-service education and continuing education; teach and train health center staff and students as needed.
May supervise interns and LSWs, depending on location and experience.
Follow departmental policies and procedures for quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Assist with developing relevant policies and procedures as the department and services evolve.
Participate in medical/clinical staff meetings and general staff meetings.
Ensure patient confidentiality under HIPAA regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.