Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS
Clinical Therapist
Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS, Lawrence, Kansas, us, 66045
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Clinical Therapist
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Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS
Job Purpose The Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) will assist the primary care providers in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health and psychosocial issues for Heartland Clinic patients. The BHT is a contributing member of the primary care team.
Sign On Bonus $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS***
Job Title LSCSW/Clinical Therapist
Reports To Director of Behavioral Health
Status Exempt (Salaried $65,000 - $92,000)
Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct assessments, diagnostic and functional evaluations of primary care patients
Provide brief, focused intervention for patients in need of mental health services
Provide consultation to primary care team providers to enhance skill and effectiveness in treating patients
Provide timely feedback regarding care, treatment recommendations and progress of patients via documentation in patients’ charts and through verbal feedback
Provide clear written and verbal communications to patient and staff, maintaining a culture of dignity and respect
Research and develop programming to meet specific patients’ needs using evidence-based practices
Assist patients with referral to specialty mental health facilities or other community partners
Initiate client follow up, determining if any changes in treatment approach is indicated
Develop relapse prevention plans and help patients maintain stable functioning
Assist in the detection of at-risk patients and in developing plans to prevent worsening of their condition
Monitor and coordinate delivery of health services for patients as related to behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers within and outside the primary care setting
Provide support to patients with or at risk for chronic conditions and help them make healthier lifestyle choices
Assist clients in complying with medical treatment, offering coping strategies for medication side effects and chronic conditions
Assist with the development and implementation of training for behavioral health consultant trainees
Provide supervision for social work students weekly as needed
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Complete additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus a master’s degree from an accredited school of social work
An appropriate degree and licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Board in Kansas (LSCSW, LCPC, or LCMFT).
A commitment to following all legal and ethical guidelines and standards of the profession and of Heartland Community Health Center
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
The ability to work through brief client contacts as well as make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
Is comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team
Good knowledge of psychopharmacology
Strong organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse publics
An energetic and positive approach to the readily evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace
Renew licenses and certifications upon expiration, as required
Computer skills to navigate Electronic Health Record software
Agree to uphold Heartland’s guiding values of Compassion, Respect, Collaboration, and Integrity
Working Conditions
Sits and walks throughout the day
May be exposed to infection and contagious diseases, and unpleasant patient or other elements
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to may interruptions
Must be able to function in a high stress environment
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Requires dealing with unpleasant conflict situations
Physical Requirements
Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
Requires walking
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Requires bending or twisting
Requires standing
Details
Hours M – F ranging from 8 am – 7 pm
Actual schedule shall be determined by the supervisor
Located on-site
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Clinical Therapist
role at
Heartland Community Health Center – Lawrence, KS
Job Purpose The Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) will assist the primary care providers in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health and psychosocial issues for Heartland Clinic patients. The BHT is a contributing member of the primary care team.
Sign On Bonus $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS***
Job Title LSCSW/Clinical Therapist
Reports To Director of Behavioral Health
Status Exempt (Salaried $65,000 - $92,000)
Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct assessments, diagnostic and functional evaluations of primary care patients
Provide brief, focused intervention for patients in need of mental health services
Provide consultation to primary care team providers to enhance skill and effectiveness in treating patients
Provide timely feedback regarding care, treatment recommendations and progress of patients via documentation in patients’ charts and through verbal feedback
Provide clear written and verbal communications to patient and staff, maintaining a culture of dignity and respect
Research and develop programming to meet specific patients’ needs using evidence-based practices
Assist patients with referral to specialty mental health facilities or other community partners
Initiate client follow up, determining if any changes in treatment approach is indicated
Develop relapse prevention plans and help patients maintain stable functioning
Assist in the detection of at-risk patients and in developing plans to prevent worsening of their condition
Monitor and coordinate delivery of health services for patients as related to behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers within and outside the primary care setting
Provide support to patients with or at risk for chronic conditions and help them make healthier lifestyle choices
Assist clients in complying with medical treatment, offering coping strategies for medication side effects and chronic conditions
Assist with the development and implementation of training for behavioral health consultant trainees
Provide supervision for social work students weekly as needed
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Complete additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus a master’s degree from an accredited school of social work
An appropriate degree and licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Board in Kansas (LSCSW, LCPC, or LCMFT).
A commitment to following all legal and ethical guidelines and standards of the profession and of Heartland Community Health Center
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
The ability to work through brief client contacts as well as make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
Is comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team
Good knowledge of psychopharmacology
Strong organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse publics
An energetic and positive approach to the readily evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace
Renew licenses and certifications upon expiration, as required
Computer skills to navigate Electronic Health Record software
Agree to uphold Heartland’s guiding values of Compassion, Respect, Collaboration, and Integrity
Working Conditions
Sits and walks throughout the day
May be exposed to infection and contagious diseases, and unpleasant patient or other elements
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to may interruptions
Must be able to function in a high stress environment
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Requires dealing with unpleasant conflict situations
Physical Requirements
Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
Requires walking
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Requires bending or twisting
Requires standing
Details
Hours M – F ranging from 8 am – 7 pm
Actual schedule shall be determined by the supervisor
Located on-site
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