Behavioral Health Clinician LPCCLCSW MFT PsyD

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Mental and Behavioral Health (MBH) this position is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides evaluation individual family and group therapy as well as case management for older adults with mental health and behavioral needs. Additionally this role may involve direct support for the development of program materials and implementation within the MBH framework.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivers crisis intervention and management to prevent hospitalizations.
Conducts intake assessments for patients with psychiatric psychological and/or behavioral needs.
Offers individual and/or family therapy to patients their families or caregivers.
Provides case management services including intensive case management which involves evaluations and the development of service plans.
Collaborates with members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Facilitates therapy groups to treat and monitor patients who can benefit from group therapy.
Participates in team meetings and case conferences to discuss clinical issues present cases and exchange information and ideas.
Supplies information on community resources to the general public as needed.
Provides direct supervision to LCSW or MFT licenseeligible staff.
Assists psychologists with the development and implementation of programs (e.g. behavior management) and policies in support of the Mental and Behavioral Health Team.
Assists psychologists with the supervision of mental health team staff ensuring quality control for mental health services.
Helps psychologists identify staff training needs and contributes to the creation of training programs and materials for mental health.
May assist in planning developing and administering staff training seminars and materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge skills abilities):
Master's degree in Social Work Counseling or Psychology.
1year experience with the geriatric population or in a longterm care setting.
Extensive knowledge of mental health and substance abuse counseling assessment and crisis intervention skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team and with patients who present complex psychosocial issues.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and cultural orientations.
Bilingual ability may be required for certain positions/assignments.

Employee Benefits (for employees working 20 hours per week or more):
Medical dental and vision insurance.
Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance.
Flexible Spending Account Commuter Checks MLA scholarships and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pet insurance and additional discounts.
Holidays (10 per year) vacation time sick leave and longterm disability insurance.