School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LPC-Eldon School)

Central Ozarks Medical Center•Eldon, MO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

COMC is a Missouri non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties for over 40 years. Our goal is to provide the highest quality, affordable healthcare to the communities we serve. COMC is looking for a mission-driven team member who is comfortable working with patients with diverse backgrounds. Applicant must be a motivated, self-starter able to quickly adapt to new and changing conditions while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Requirements

Must be a licensed LCSW or LPC in the state of Missouri.
High capability to work with Microsoft Office programs and email.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass background checks.
A relevant college degree is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, public groups and/or clients.
Ability to work with accounting and billing concepts.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Demonstrates high levels of responsibility and decision making ability as it relates to clinical judgment and adherence to agency policies/ procedures.
Ethical conduct, strategic thinking and decision making.
Strong training and instructing skills.
Strong professional etiquette and excellent customer service skills.
Performs all duties and assignments whether or not supervision is present.
Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.
Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation.
Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions.
Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities.
Acts as a good role model for other employees.
Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems.
Reliably reports for work as scheduled, attends COMC meetings and events
Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner.
Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time.
Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required.
Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 3 years’ experience in a clinical setting serving patients suffering with psychiatric, substance abuse and/or co-existing disorders in an Intensive Outpatient program.
Must be experienced in conducting and managing group therapy sessions.
A confident, dynamic, imaginative presenter is needed.
Experienced in treating patients individually or in a group setting.

Responsibilities

Perform Intake/Assessments.
Assist in coordination of admissions and discharge requirements with patient, family and staff
Complete detailed charting of progress notes, daily, within the COMC electronic health record
Provide counseling to individuals, groups and families
Develop and complete patient treatment planning, reviews and case management
Provide pre-certification of services to managed care companies
Conduct psycho-educational and process group therapy for program participants
Incorporate patient’s family and significant other in treatment planning
Be responsible for managing patients ongoing treatment and assessing outcome
Attend clinical and administrative meetings as required
Must be able to work flexible hours