Licensed Clinical Therapist

Heartland Community Health Center

Lawrence, Kansas

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Behavioral Health, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Community Health, Computer Skills, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Functional Analysis, Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Medications, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychopharmacology, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Service Delivery, Side Effects, Social Work, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Lawrence, Kansas

POSTED

1 day ago

Job title	LSCSW/Behavioral Health Therapist
Reports to	Director of Behavioral Health
Status	Exempt (Salaried)

Job purpose

The Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) will assist the primary care providers in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health and psychosocial issues for Heartland Clinic patients. The BHT is a contributing member of the primary care team.

Duties and responsibilities

Conducting assessments, diagnostic and functional evaluations of primary care patients
Providing brief, focused intervention for patients in need of mental health services

Providing consultation to primary care team providers to enhance skill and effectiveness in treating patients
Providing timely feedback regarding care, treatment recommendations and progress of patients via documentation in patients’ charts and through verbal feedback
Provide clear written and verbal communications to patient and staff, maintaining a culture of dignity and respect
Research and develop programming to meet specific patients’ needs using evidence-based practices
Assisting patients with referral to specialty mental health facilities or other community partners
Initiating client follow up, determining if any changes in treatment approach is indicated
Developing relapse prevention plans and helping patients maintain stable functioning
Assisting in the detection of at-risk patients and in the developing of plans to prevent worsening of their condition
Monitoring and coordinating delivery of health services for patients as related to behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers within and outside the primary care setting
Providing support to patients with or at risk for chronic conditions and helping them make healthier lifestyle choices
Assisting clients in complying with medical treatment, offering coping strategies for medication side effects and chronic conditions
Assisting with development and implementation of training for behavioral health consultant trainees
Provide supervision for social work students weekly as needed
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Completing additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus a master’s degree from an accredited school of social work

An appropriate degree and licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Board in Kansas (LSCSW, LCPC, or LCMFT).
Experience providing couples therapy is preferred.
A commitment to following all legal and ethical guidelines and standards of the profession and of Heartland Community Health Center
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
The ability to work through brief client contacts as well as make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
Is comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team
Good knowledge of psychopharmacology
Strong organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse publics
An energetic and positive approach to the readily evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace
Renew licenses and certifications upon expiration, as required
Computer skills to navigate Electronic Health Record software
Agrees to uphold Heartland’s guiding values of Compassion, Respect, Collaboration, and Integrity

Working conditions

Sits and walks throughout the day
May be exposed to infection and contagious diseases, and unpleasant patient or until elements
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to may interruptions
Must be able to function in a high stress environment
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Requires dealing with unpleasant conflict situations

Physical requirements

Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
Requires walking
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Requires bending or twisting
Requires standing

Details

Hours M – F ranging from 8 am – 5 pm
- Actual schedule shall be determined by the supervisor
- Located on-site

Licensed Clinical Therapist

Heartland Community Health Center

Lawrence, Kansas

About the Company

Heartland Community Health Center

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