Collaborative Care Position for an Innovative Licensed Mental Health Clinician!

Collaborative / Integrated Care Positions for Licensed Mental Health Clinicians LifeWorks / Brian S Hissom & Associates, PLLC continues to expand services and provide opportunities for clinicians who want to be a part of innovative patient care services that quickly improves treatment outcomes for patients, improves clinical effectiveness, and elevates professional satisfaction. Using the Collaborative Care Management model, patients have access to your professional behavioral health services in the medical clinics where they receive their primary care. You will be working as a member of an integrated team of medical professionals including primary care providers, nurses, medical office professionals, support staff, and a consulting psychiatrist to provide innovative mental health and medical care for patients across the spectrum of needs making a deeper impact than possible in traditional out-patient mental health clinics. We are seeking talented, passionate clinicians to join us as we radically improve behavioral health access and outcomes using the collaborative care management approach in medical clinics in western North Carolina. We provide opportunities for creative professional growth, collaboration in an interdisciplinary team, and the opportunity for a blended schedule in medical clinics and traditional out-patient counseling settings if desired. With the need for mental health care rapidly increasing, there is unprecedented demand for creative behavioral health professionals like you. By providing mental health care in medical practices and collaborating with the providers who the patients already trust, your outcomes with patients will be achieved sooner than in traditional out-patient settings, allowing you to help more people and achieve high levels of personal satisfaction. Our Behavioral Health Professionals are responsible for evaluating, treating, and coordinating the care of patients who are experiencing behavioral health and emotional challenges commonly seen in primary care clinics. Common presentations include depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and substance and / or medication misuse. We also focus on improving behavioral management of diabetes, hypertension, obesity, nicotine dependence and other chronic health problems through our collaborative teams. As a Behavioral Health Professional with LifeWorks/ Brian S Hissom & Associates, PLLC you will be the core member of a Collaborative Care team that includes the patient's primary care provider (PCP), a consulting psychiatrist, and other healthcare providers seeing patients inperson and virtually from the primary care practice. Compensation

Earning Potential:

• Associate licensed, full-time clinicians: $58,000 and higher annually
• Fully licensed, full-time clinicians: $64,000 and higher annually
• Opportunities to work part-time and full-time are available
• Income is determined by hours worked, not by fees collected, providing peace of mind and more consistent pay than traditional commission-based private practice models
• Associate clinicians may receive clinical supervision or a supervision allowance as an employment benefit
• Holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health and Other Insurance Options
• Simple IRA with company match up to 3%
• Annual continuing education expense allowance
• Flexibility to have time to enjoy life outside of work
• Your health and wellness come first! About You…
• Master's degree in a clinical behavioral health field, such as counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, required.
• Hold an active license in good standing with the North Carolina state licensure board
• Experience or a strong desire to learn about evidence-based, brief, structured, collaborative, and more effective treatment models
• A desire to work closely and collaborate with medical professionals
• Willingness to innovate and develop more efficient ways to help patients reach their goals. You May Be A Good Fit If…
• You are committed to helping our profession increase access to behavioral / mental health services by treating the whole patient through innovation and collaboration with others
• You enjoy being an active part of a collaborative team and appreciate the power of diverse voices and backgrounds working to create solutions together
• You want to develop your passion or begin your career where you and your needs are respected by promoting self-care and burnout prevention
• You want to invest in your career and our profession by being part of a community of clinicians who assist, mentor and support one another.
• You are ready to help change behavioral healthcare for the good of our profession and communities. This Isn't for You If…
• You believe that the current mental health system is working well enough for patients and clinicians
• You feel most comfortable working alone without the input and engagement of a team
• You are uncomfortable with fast-paced, innovative, creative work environments that help you expand your professional boundaries, improve your confidence, and develop valuable skills.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Please email your resume and indication of your interest to amelia@hickorycounseling.com.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$10.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person