School Based Mental Health Specialist/LCSW, LCMHC, LPA

Description HCCH clinics participate in the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program Our clinics are located in the mountains of western North Carolina. All of our clinics are within two hours of Charlotte and minutes away from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This area offers ample opportunities for snow skiing and snowboarding, hiking, biking, fishing and kayaking. This position may have the option of being hired as an 10-month or 11-month employee. Details to be discussed during the interview process.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

The School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist (SBBHS) is responsible for providing and coordinating behavioral health care for patients at High Country Community Health (HCCH), a fully integrated primary care setting. Services may be provided in a clinic or in a school-based setting. This clinician provides evidence-based behavioral health assessment and treatment services to referred patients, predominantly children and adolescents. The clinician monitors symptoms and response to treatment, and works closely/collaborates with the primary care provider, educational system, school staff, consulting psychiatrist/PMHNP, and resource specialist. There is also the opportunity to supervise graduate-level trainees, including doctoral students from the local university.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Assess strengths, weaknesses, and presenting problems through completion of assessment tools and intake screening interview Uses assessment information to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan Provide individual and family therapy, as well as consultation with caregivers and teachers related to patients' needs Collaborate with supervisor, school staff, medical provider and other treatment staff regarding observations and treatment interventions Complete necessary documentation in accordance with service records requirements, Medicaid guidelines, and other insurance requirements Creates, reviews, and modifies crisis plan as needed Monitors, evaluates and records clients progress according to treatment plan