Also, the ideal candidate will have substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to the following competencies:Professional and Technical ExpertiseUnderstanding and applying Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Understanding and applying evidence-based practices in a behavioral health settingApplying recovery principles and experience working with participants as they move through the various stages of recoveryWorking with participants who may be in crisis and may have had several hospitalizations due to their mental illnessUnderstanding of Integrated Care and treating a whole person by way of collaboration with our Agency partners in the larger health care communityProviding prevention and early intervention behavioral health servicesProficiency with EHR, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and OutlookCritical Thinking l Decision MakingUnderstanding of the importance of outcome measures and how they can be utilized to make improvements in the programEvaluating situations for crisis in the community and determining if an involuntary psychiatric hold is neededExecuting quick and effective decisions impacting clients health care treatmentOral Communication l Relationship BuildingCommunicating relevant critical information to other County agencies and/or stakeholders to better facilitate continuity of careCommunicating with tact and discretion when working with confidential informationDe-escalating hostile or confrontational clients/customersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental Requirements, and Environmental Conditions for Behavioral Health Clinician I.Applicants who are applying with an out of state license should refer to the minimum qualifications link above. As a Behavioral Health Clinician I may:Provide both individual and group interventions, such as psycho-educational groups, parent training, brief individual counseling, brief group counseling, case management, referral and linkage to community services; utilize a variety of evidence-based practices in interventions provided to the communityScreen participants for program eligibility, and conduct both individual and family needs assessmentsPrepare written materials and present information in ways that are professional and will represent HCA positivelyCollect both demographic and outcomes data to measure impact of program and changes in behavioral healthParticipate in the on-going development and implementation of programs and may complete a variety of projects to accomplish this taskProvide field-based services to participants to help engage them in treatment and also help them find meaningful roles and activities in the communityFollow the ethical and practice guidelines as outlined by the Board of Behavioral ScienceMay participate in research projects, conduct oversight of services by contract providers, or perform crisis intervention and involuntary hold evaluations depending on division requirementsDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, good decision making and problem-solving skills.