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Catalytic Health Partners
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$38,870 / year median in Arizona
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Come work for a Life Changing company that strives to changes lives!! At Catalytic Health Partners (CHP) our Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) are dedicated to meeting with members in their home focusing on their coping skills, comfortability with behavioral health clinics and counseling through complex life situations. CHP is an integrated population management company, and our BHS will work with physical health and social needs team members to address the holistic needs of our members. We engage with members who are high cost, high risk and have low engagement with the health care community and our performance is based on how well we as a team address their complex holistic needs. We do not replace their community providers and clinics but help guide members on how to effectively use their community resources. All our team is remote and, in the field, seeing 4 to 5 members per day in the member's home setting for in person visits. BHSs are provided AZBBHE clinical supervision to further their licensure, if desired. Area Covered This position is a field position, and you will be in Yavapai East which covers: Casa Grande, Arizona City, Marana, Oracle, Florence, Coolidge and Oro Valley Day to Day A typical day for a BHS will start with them traveling from their home to their first member's home. You will see 4 to 5 members per day in their home setting with and office team helping to set your recurring appointments with members. You will meet with members for about 1 hour addressing their goals, barriers, life situations and plans for achieving their goals. We focus on the member's holistic needs so every team member will be addressing and asking members about their social, behavioral, and medical needs. After your appointment you generally have a 30-minute time frame to make phone calls, respond to emails and other such administrative needs for your member population before the next appointment. A BHS has a member population of approximately 80 members that you are accountable for as a lead provider, with other team consultations to assist with urgent needs. Many times, BHSs are following up on their members in BHRFs, coordinating intakes for members and following up on member and team phone calls. In your role you are part of a team all working collaboratively to ensure your members' needs are met with you leading the way. Your work schedule is a standard Monday through Friday with flexibility in your appointment times based on member needs and your needs. Why work here? www.catalytichealthpartners.com We are a company dedicated to the idea of giving great care, in whatever form our members need it. This means there is nothing too big and nothing too small, people's needs are the driving factor of our work. Our work leads with the heart and truly asks the question how I may best help show this person care right now. We are taking on members who have complex needs and these needs are not being helped with the current healthcare model, so you can be creative and provide customized care for each member. Additionally, your management team is dedicated to ensuring the care you give your members is only exceeded by the care your management team gives you. Therefore, we start that care with the following benefits: 100% company paid benefits for the employee Healthcare Dental Plan Life Insurance 15 days of PTO accrued each year Educational time off and support All major holidays off and paid (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) each year Employee paid benefit options of vision insurance and short-term disability insurance Performance bonus paid with conclusion of each health plan population Essential Functions Foster relationships with members by engaging with them in their home. Help members identify opportunities and work through past issues that may be causing conflict or stress in their lives. Provide behavioral counseling and therapy as needed in a supportive and beneficial manner, considering the member's culture, background and needs. Maintain a level of curiosity and use active listening skills to help uncover potential unanswered questions and/or emerging issues. Be creative in helping the member discover ways to reach closer to their goals. Accountable for collaborating with other team members in the formulation of goals with members that are based on the member's personal desires, assisting the team in finding motivators for the members and rewards that are meaningful and inspiring to the member. Demonstrate empathy and compassion in all actions and reactions with the member. Be available and responsive. Follow-up on any questions or issues in a timely, thorough manner
- even when the needs extend beyond "normal" business hours.
Licensure of:
LISAC- Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor LAC
- Licensed Associate Counselor LASAC
- Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor LCSW
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Experience Our more successful BHSs have at least 1 year of clinical practice and some exposure to a variety of behavioral health conditions and the management thereof.
Knowledge / Skills
/ Abilities The BHS comes to the overall care management team as an open, flexible, and non-judgmental participant, and always keeps the member's goals and needs at the forefront of any collaboration. The position requires an understanding of EMR solutions, adherence to HIPAA regulations and compliances, and practice within the federal, state guidelines for their respective license(s). Execution of daily tasks and reporting requires skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. CHP's team is passionate about continuing education and chooses to challenge themselves to learn and grow- not only for their own benefit, but also for that of the members they serve.
- at their level of understanding
- is core to our work.