Sub-Clinical Behavioral Health Professional

The sub-clinical behavioral health professional is responsible for providing direct patient care including assessment, educational and therapeutic mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as allowed within their scope of service. The sub-clinical behavioral health professional works under the general supervision by an LCSW/LCPC as part of a collaborative team and works in conjunction and consultation with a licensed Psychiatrist and a Family Practice Physician. Reports to Clinical Director, Clinical Supervision by LCSW/LCPC

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Graduate of accredited program master’s or doctoral degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field.

• At least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting preferred.

• Experience in an integrated behavioral health and primary care organization a plus.

• Must possess professional knowledge of counseling principles, practices, and process gained through extended clinical study and experience in order to provide behavioral mental health care to clients.

• Must possess the ability to maintain strict client and organizational confidentiality, adherence to standards for mental health record keeping and HIPAA requirements.

• Must possess excellent communication skills.

• Ability to be mobile without any limitations or restrictions.

• Must be able to perform CPR and any life-saving techniques

• Must be up-to-date on all vaccinations

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Provide mental health assessments, education and treatment plans in identified areas and

• maintain appropriate health records.

• Provide therapy consistent with medical evaluation, treatment plan and current standard of practice.

• Refer clients for more specialized or inpatient interventions as clinical situations dictate.

• Participate in a team management approach to patient care/treatment.

• Familiarity with financial plans, Medicaid, Medicare and all private insurance companies.

• Strong organizational skills and communication skills required.

• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and general

public is a must.

• Participate in mandatory weekly general supervision meetings with LCSW/LCPC.

• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)