Behavioral Health Therapist II (Talihina Integrated)
Job Purpose or Objective(s): Provide counseling to individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health.
Primary Tasks:
- Provide assessment and stabilization for individuals who may be experiencing mental health crises.
- Counsel individuals to process crisis issues associated with, but not limited to; addictions and substance abuse, family, marital problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, aging and any other emotional stressors.
- Provide Behavioral Health services, self-care plan development, coping skills, motivational interviewing, and related integrated Behavioral Health services.
- Work closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and preventive program services staff encountering patients in all medical clinic settings
- Refer patients for inpatient treatment services, arrange for transportation, and provide any necessary documentation to facilities.
- Prepare and maintain all treatment records, maintain confidentiality of patient records, and upholds patient safety standards.
- Serves as liaison between medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside agencies.
- Provide services in a range of hospital settings including: family practice, ER, pediatrics, med-surge women’s health, etc.
- Interpret and assist in resolving problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments, refer for continuing services, or develop treatment plans.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
MINIMUM
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related human services from a nationally accredited college or university
- Under supervision for Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LADC-MH, LMFT)
TARGET
- Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related human services from a nationally accredited college or university
- Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LADC-MH, LMFT).
- 2 years experience in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy, case management interventions, diagnostic assessment and related interventions with substance abuse and mental health disorders (co-occurring treatment).
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