Foundcare, Inc.
Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner
Foundcare, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412
Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner (LBHP) is responsible to provide an array of mental health/behavioral health services within the FoundCare clinics, serving children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients, in collaboration with Primary Care Providers (PCP). The LBHP will screen, evaluate, and monitor patient mental health. The LBHP will be part of the interdisciplinary team and will participate in developing individualized treatment plans.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work in collaboration with PCP and care coordinators to assist patients in need of screening for behavioral health/mental health services.
Provide bio-psycho social evaluation to patients who present with behavioral health/mental health problems, and complete treatment plan with patients based on presenting problems.
Provide short-term, structured, evidence-based psychotherapy (i.e. CBT, EMDR) as part of an appropriate treatment plan and in accordance with grants and contracts.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy based on recommendation of the treatment plan.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Coordinate and collaborate with PCP and/or care coordinators to improve health outcomes, and consult with multidisciplinary team members on challenging cases.
Collaborate with other providers in providing crisis intervention, as needed.
Collaborate with care coordinators in coordinating care to people living with HIV/AIDS, and all other patients.
Work to meet patient needs effectively and resolve individual barriers through follow-up, advocacy, and collaboration with FoundCare staff and other community service providers.
Participate in department meetings as well as participate in providing solutions to departmental challenges.
Promote behavioral health services through outreach to the community and presentation to other staff members and/or clients.
Facilitate referrals to other services internally (within FoundCare) and externally (e.g. substance abuse treatment, specialty care, and community resources) as needed.
Keep track of services provided and deadlines for treatment plans for reporting purposes.
Provide regular productivity updates to the Behavioral Health Clinical Manager.
Maintain accurate and timely records of activities, case management notes, and services provided to each client.
Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner in the performance of assignments.
Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the health center
Communicates issues related to services, facilities, and operations to BH Clinical Manager for overall health center improvement.
Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives, as directed by Chief Medical Officer.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain patient and family confidentiality.
Prepare for upcoming patient visits by reviewing charts for next day appointments.
Contact patients for rescheduling when there are “No shows”.
Provide services to walk-in patients, who are established patients of FoundCare.
Provide clinical supervision to graduate students in mental health, social work, and/or psychiatric nursing.
Quick response/accurate data entry to present treatment plans to patients in a short timeframe.
Maintain license in good standing with the state of Florida (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC).
Other duties as assigned to support the mission.
Requirements REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to respect the culture, values, and opinions of clients/patients/staff.
Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
Ability to incorporate culturally sensitive best practices within provision of services.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral
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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner (LBHP) is responsible to provide an array of mental health/behavioral health services within the FoundCare clinics, serving children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients, in collaboration with Primary Care Providers (PCP). The LBHP will screen, evaluate, and monitor patient mental health. The LBHP will be part of the interdisciplinary team and will participate in developing individualized treatment plans.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work in collaboration with PCP and care coordinators to assist patients in need of screening for behavioral health/mental health services.
Provide bio-psycho social evaluation to patients who present with behavioral health/mental health problems, and complete treatment plan with patients based on presenting problems.
Provide short-term, structured, evidence-based psychotherapy (i.e. CBT, EMDR) as part of an appropriate treatment plan and in accordance with grants and contracts.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy based on recommendation of the treatment plan.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Coordinate and collaborate with PCP and/or care coordinators to improve health outcomes, and consult with multidisciplinary team members on challenging cases.
Collaborate with other providers in providing crisis intervention, as needed.
Collaborate with care coordinators in coordinating care to people living with HIV/AIDS, and all other patients.
Work to meet patient needs effectively and resolve individual barriers through follow-up, advocacy, and collaboration with FoundCare staff and other community service providers.
Participate in department meetings as well as participate in providing solutions to departmental challenges.
Promote behavioral health services through outreach to the community and presentation to other staff members and/or clients.
Facilitate referrals to other services internally (within FoundCare) and externally (e.g. substance abuse treatment, specialty care, and community resources) as needed.
Keep track of services provided and deadlines for treatment plans for reporting purposes.
Provide regular productivity updates to the Behavioral Health Clinical Manager.
Maintain accurate and timely records of activities, case management notes, and services provided to each client.
Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner in the performance of assignments.
Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the health center
Communicates issues related to services, facilities, and operations to BH Clinical Manager for overall health center improvement.
Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives, as directed by Chief Medical Officer.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain patient and family confidentiality.
Prepare for upcoming patient visits by reviewing charts for next day appointments.
Contact patients for rescheduling when there are “No shows”.
Provide services to walk-in patients, who are established patients of FoundCare.
Provide clinical supervision to graduate students in mental health, social work, and/or psychiatric nursing.
Quick response/accurate data entry to present treatment plans to patients in a short timeframe.
Maintain license in good standing with the state of Florida (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC).
Other duties as assigned to support the mission.
Requirements REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to respect the culture, values, and opinions of clients/patients/staff.
Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
Ability to incorporate culturally sensitive best practices within provision of services.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral
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