Behavior Health Counselor Lpc Or Lsw

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of integrated BH Manager provide the integrated behavioral health services/case management at AHS Family Health Center (AHSFHC).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment of mental health needs, treatment planning, coordination and implementation of behavioral health services for patients.
• Has thorough knowledge of current trends in local, state and federal programs in the behavioral healthcare field.
• This position is a member of the multidisciplinary, primary care team and communicates and interacts with all levels of staff, primary care providers and health center patients.
• Responsible for the adherence and maintenance of Mental Health policies and procedures for the behavioral health program.
• Evaluates and assesses (provides intakes) for patients in a timely and courteous manner.
• Performs counseling and crisis intervention as necessary.
• Refers patients with serious mental health conditions necessitating inpatient or specialty care to appropriate institution or agency outside of AHSFHC.
• Refer patients to MAT services.
• Responsible to screen patients for prescription drug abuse, illicit drug abuse and alcohol abuse - Provide counseling to patients who screen positive or refer them to appropriate resources available in the service area.
• Maintains License by attending CEU trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LPC or LSW with a Masters degree from an accredited school required.
• Demonstrates excellent clinical skills
• Evidence of mature judgment and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to effectively present information both orally and written, to administration.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Computer literacy is required and ability to process patient records electronically.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse team.
• Urdu/Hindi or other Asian language - preferred.