BH Clinician

Job Description

Job Title:  Behavioral Health Clinician

Reports to:   Director of Behavior Health & Social Services

Department:  Social and Behavioral Health Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Grade:  P

Version Date: June 2022                                                          

General Responsibilities:

To apply knowledge of methodologies of psychotherapy to provide individual, group, and family behavioral health counseling and assessment services to assigned patients.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and appropriate license/certification in Social Work and two years of clinical experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with diverse populations and bi-lingual/bi-cultural candidates (Spanish/English)
• Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Significant Job Functions:

Clinical & Direct Service Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM-IV-TR & ICD-9) to perform and record mental status examination findings and multi-axial diagnostic formulation with assigned patient caseload.
• Assess clinical emergencies, including risk of suicide and danger to others.
• Apply knowledge of methodologies of psychotherapy to provide individual, group, and family behavioral health counseling.
• Collaborate with other providers, agencies, and individuals in the patient’s network of care.
• Communicate with various local agencies and individuals, as well as with Center staff.
• Provide patients with self-management skills and educational information needed to facilitate full participation in their own treatment and recovery.

Documentation & General Administrative Duties

• Perform timely and accurate record keeping in accordance with all Health Center requirements.
• Complete daily activity logs, behavioral health screening & progress notes, encounter forms, reports, evaluations, and insurance documentation as required by pay sources.
• Complete clear, specific, and behaviorally measurable treatment plans with assigned patients.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with Health Center employees, patients, community agencies and the public.
• Serve on Health Center committees and workgroups as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort/Environment:

• This position is performed onsite at a Thundermist location.
• Moderate physical activity is required:  sitting, standing, walking, and lifting. 
• Travel to off-site meetings and other program sites as needed.

Work Schedule Demands:

• The work schedule is 40 hours per week, mornings, afternoons, and evenings as required.

Communication Skills:

• Must effectively work and communicate with a multi-disciplinary team, other services providers, and patients.
• Must develop and submit written reports accurately detailing service provision.

Confidentiality of Information:

Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information. Additionally, this role will have access to sensitive agency information. The incumbent must apply strict confidentiality.

ADA & EEOC Statement:

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.