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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- Hybrid work
License/Certification:
- LPC (Required)
- LSW (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60659