School Based Behavioral Health Clinician

1 month ago

Wilby, Norfolk, United Kingdom Community Health Center, Inc Full time
Job Description Summary:

The School Based Behavioral Health Clinician is a licensed independent provider who performs diagnostic psychosocial evaluations, develops care plans with clients and their families, offers individual, family, or group therapy as appropriate, collaborates with psychiatric and/or medical providers who are part of the client's care team, and documents all clinical interventions in accordance with CHC policy, Joint Commission standards, and state regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Completes initial behavioral health evaluations; individual, group, and family psychotherapy with children and/or adults in an outpatient clinic.
  • Practices as part of an interdisciplinary, inter-professional team, accepting 'warm hand offs' from primary care providers and other members of the healthcare team as well as reaching in to the patient population to identify patients potentially in need of behavioral health services as flagged by the BH clinical dashboard.
  • Consults with providers within and outside the agency regarding the treatment plan and progress of the patients.
  • Coordinates as needed with psychiatric consultants for diagnostic and consultative needs; refers as necessary for medication management.
  • Attends clinical Team Meetings as assigned and Component Meetings.
  • Opportunity to clinically supervise unlicensed Behavioral Health staff as assigned.
  • Meets productivity standards as outlined annually during employees' performance appraisal review with a focus on quality clinical care.
  • Encourages clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
  • Performs crisis interventions with clients.
  • Assesses for immediate safety concerns, including: high-risk patients/clients who may be at risk for homicide, suicide, and domestic violence.
  • Guides clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with identified goals.
  • Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge according to state regulatory and Joint Commission standards.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing treatment on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
  • Modifies treatment activities or approaches, as needed, to comply with changes in clients' status.
  • Discusses with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
  • Works with and supports family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.
  • Maintains awareness within discipline about new developments in the field.
  • Gathers information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
  • Requires ability to work independently, demonstrate flexibility around day-to-day schedule and clinical expectations.
Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Completes all documentation required by state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and CHC Behavioral Health department bylaws in a timely manner, including but not limited to intake, progress notes, treatment plan documentation, and discharge.
  • Completes and locks all treatment notes no later than the end of the next business day.
  • Completes reports as required for outside agencies such as DCF, Family Relations, probation, and others with appropriate releases signed by clients.
  • Participates as a member of agency-wide committees as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. /Psy.D, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT degree.
  • Licensed in the State of Connecticut.
  • Minimum of one year of experience with outpatients, including experience with children and/or adults.
  • Strong clinical skill set with knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices.
  • Reliable access to an automobile or reliable access to transportation to outside agency consults, meetings, and home visits.
  • Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by patient population (for example, bilingual Spanish) preferred.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
  • Combination of sustained periods of sitting at keyboard, walking, and stair climbing.
  • Minimal lifting and carrying activities.
  • Available to participate in varied school/community events to promote school-based services.
Communication Skills:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
  • This position must interface with patients, family members, community agencies, school administration, school staff, and other providers within the organization.
Confidentiality of Information:
  • Behavioral Health information is kept in strict confidence. Confidentiality of patient and business information is a requirement. Full access to patient medical records and encounter data. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.
  • Responsibility for client data entry.
  • Access to medical system information.
  • Confidential patient correspondence.
Organization Information:

The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.

Location: Wilby High School

City: Waterbury

State: Connecticut

Time Type: Full time

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