Job title: Behavioral Health Provider
Company: ETSU Health
Job description: SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Provider will report to the Director of Behavioral Health- Internal Medicine. The Director will provide support, training, and mentorship to the Behavioral Health Provider as needed. The Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health is another source of support, continuing education, and networking for the Behavioral Health Provider. The Behavioral Health provider is eligible for clinical instructor appointment within the College of Medicine.The Behavioral Health Provider plays a pivotal role in our healthcare organization, offering specialized therapeutic interventions for both same-day and scheduled patients facing a wide array of conditions. This position involves providing comprehensive clinical patient care, maintaining meticulous clinical records, this role involves active participation in program evaluation, quality improvement, and research projects, along with educating and training care team members. The provider also plays a critical role in supporting the well-being of providers and staff to reduce burnout and enhance job satisfaction.Title and pay grade dependent upon education and licensure.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.·Provides focused therapeutic interventions for same-day or scheduled patients interventions and consultations for a wide range of conditions like depression; substance abuse; and behavioral self-management of chronic diseases like HIV and diabetes.·Provides clinical patient care including psychoeducation, assessment, diagnosis clarification, crisis intervention, brief interventions, and motivational interviewing.·Provides a range of services including screening for common conditions, assessments, and therapeutic interventions.·Maintains a visible presence in the clinic and attends clinic/department meetings.·Provides consultation and same day feedback to the primary care and medical teams as requested.·Conducts risk assessments and crisis intervention.·Administers, scores, and interprets screeners for common presenting problems.·Triages patients with severe or high-risk behavioral health problems and places referrals or initiates care coordination as clinically indicated.·Documents progress notes in the health record outlining assessment findings, interventions delivered, and recommendations made to the primary care or medical team.·Assists in the development of clinical pathways and groups as needed.·Maintains clinical records and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with all administrative regulations.·Provides assistance in capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures as needed.·Participate in the implementation and dissemination of quality improvement and research projects, as assigned.·Participates in education and training of care team members.·Supports the well-being of providers and staff to reduce burnout and increase joy in work.·Engages as a member of the ETSU Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health.EDUCATION: Need to have 1 of the following:· Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution plus active Tennessee licensure or license eligible for independent practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and ability bill insurance.· Master’s Degree in Counseling from an accredited institution plus active Tennessee licensure or license eligible for independent practice as an LPC with Mental Health Counseling designation and ability to bill insurance.·Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an accredited institution plus active Tennessee licensure or license eligible in the state of TN with ability to practice independently and bill insurance.EXPERIENCE: Preferred experience in team-based care and healthcare settings. Preferred experience supervising graduate student learners in behavioral health fields.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty members, staff, patients, and other third parties. Ability to operate computer, keyboard, and printer. Ability to concentrate under high demands and listen effectively. Must have good judgment and problem-solving skills. Ability to organize tasks, work as a team member and/or independently using sound Clinical Social Worker skills with a variety of professional disciplines.recblid fly7o8ypksvspnm68eyq6sp7yjhupw
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Location: Johnson City, TN
Job date: Sun, 01 Sep 2024 07:30:33 GMT
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