Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs

Summary

Title: Behavioral Health Clinician

ID: 4796

Department: Therapy Services

Salary Range: N/A

Employment Status: Full-time

Description

• COVID vaccine required or medical or religios exemption request must be submitted prior to hire.

Position Summary

Responsible for the provision of assessment, crisis intervention, and therapy in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. This position works closely with the Platte and Clay County Health Departments and may provide services at the health department 2.5 days per week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains continuing education requirements annually.
• Completes clinical documentation in the electronic medical record in the time frame required, which clearly reflects clinical interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.
• Provides individual therapy to consumers referred by the county health departments.
• Acts as a liaison between TCMHS and the county health departments by providing direct services to consumers. Provides knowledge about behavioral health issues and trauma informed care practices.
• Meets productivity expectations per TCMHS requirements.
• Provides comprehensive clinical assessments, including initial diagnosis, to consumers referred by the county health departments.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor
• Provides case management activities associated with linking consumers to Tri-County Mental Health Services (TCMHS), as well as community resources as needed for clients referred by the county health departments.
• Works in a cooperative and problem-solving manner with TCMHS staff and community agencies.
• Provides crisis services face-to-face and by telephone as needed.
• Utilizes independent judgment and decision-making regarding consumers being seen at the health department in determining the appropriate interventions.
• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems and uses them effectively.
• Assists the Clinical Therapy Manager in identification of service gaps and steps necessary to address service needs.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• CPR/First Aid Certification required
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology required
• PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LP license in Missouri required. Will consider provisionally license eligible candidates.

Experience Required

• 1+ years of similar position-related experience preferred

Required Knowledge

• Knowledgeable of HIPAA rules and how to protect client confidentiality.
• Knowledgeable of behavioral health diagnosis, trauma informed care and appropriate treatment modalities.

Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in computer skills to include the ability to effectively use an electronic medical record and televideo platforms.
• Consistently practices self-care activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Skilled at providing a welcoming atmosphere free of distractions, including respectful and trauma informed language and non-verbal behavior