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DepartmentOBHS Substance Pro-Fee

The following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services are offering the opportunity to enroll in a new program offering a cash incentive to recognize your work treating patients with substance use disorders. This program is sponsored through the ACCESS (Advancing Careers, Competencies, and Equity in Substance Treatment Services) grant. Employees must be >0.6 FTE to be eligible. 50% of the bonus will be received 90 days after signing the program contract.

• Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7,500 by December 2024
• Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024
• Care Navigators may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides integrated behavioral health as a key member of the care team in various settings. The BHP abides by guidelines and expectations specific to the setting in which they provide patient care. Services will be provided in an Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) clinic or a school-based center with a focus on therapeutic interventions across the lifespan. Services include brief evidence-based treatment for psychiatric disorders and assessing psychosocial factors in patients with chronic medical conditions and may include substance abuse screening and treatment. The BHP provides as needed: case management and consultation, case coordination to facilitate referrals to specialty care, and crisis intervention.

Essential Functions:

Provides high quality clinical services to referred individuals, including short-term evidence-based interventions, support services, and collaboration with other teams as needed. (70%) Conducts brief diagnostic screening of patients using evidence-based assessments and screening tools. (5%) Provides health behavior change interventions using Motivational Interviewing. (5%) Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. (5%) Conduct safety and risk assessments as needed. (5%) Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. (5%) Provide education, treatment, and referrals to family members as appropriate. (5%) Education:

Master's Degree from a certified Master's program in psychology, counseling, social work, or other related human services degree. Required Work Experience:

1-3 years Typically 2-3 years of clinical experience post master's degree Required Licenses:

LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC State Licensing Board Required or LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Performs patient care in accordance with evidence-based clinical framework; achieves high standards of care through the implementation and supervision of evidence based services and application of clinical policies and procedures for all patients and staff within a variety of BHS clinic settings. Knowledge and the ability to audit for compliance of State, Federal and Agency mandated documentation. Possesses critical thinking skills that lead to the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Provides both clinical care and basic administrative assistance. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, O tlook, Word. Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice in primary care medical settings, including evidence-based, brief therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and risk assessment. Knowledge of patient populations' cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education. Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis. Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in various settings. Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the clinic setting. Skill in establishing a therapeutic alliance and engaging the patient in collaborative goal setting and prioritizing patient needs as part of the care team in the primary care clinic setting. Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice. Ability to manage the therapeutic relationship including triaging patient to specialty mental health services and termination.