Behavioral Health Specialist

Behavioral Health Specialist Valley Health Partners - 2.3 Allentown, PA Job Details 13 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Behavioral interventions Master's degree in social work Patient treatment planning Master of Counseling Direct patient care Medical chart preparation Community health center experience DSM-5 Mental health interventions Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Master's degree in psychology Care documentation Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Psychological support for patients Transitional care planning in clinical case management Healthcare referral management Mental health resources facilitation One-on-one patient counseling Counseling Psychology Client referral services Compliance documentation Clinical assessment documentation Public health Counseling interventions Implementing behavioral health therapy programs Working with individuals with mental health conditions Patient counseling Full Job Description Behavioral Health Specialist -

Children's Clinic Valley Health Partners, Allentown, PA Job Summary:

Completes assessments/evaluations, develops, and implements treatment goals, facilitates referrals/resources both internally within the Valley Health Partners Community Health Center (VHP) continuum and throughout the community and provides therapeutic interventions to address patient's mental health needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or clinical discipline, such as Psychology. Two years of experience in counseling or social work or a related field in a clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

More than three years of experience in counseling or social work or a related field in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), preferred.

Licensure:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Upon Hire or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Upon Hire, required.

Skills Needed:

Ability to use good judgement to respond to emergencies. Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan. Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health services and appropriate levels of care. Familiarity with differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance use disorders. Knowledge of public health problems, principles, and practices.

Essential Functions:

Assesses and identifies a patient's behavioral health needs, barriers to care, and therapeutic interventions/techniques to assist the patient to their optimal level of functioning. Demonstrates expertise in various therapeutic modalities, the DSM 5 Classification system, multi-cultural issues, and employing counseling and education skills to empower their patients. Completes medical record documentation in a timely manner in accordance with program, departmental, regulatory, third-party payor, and network compliance standards. Works collaboratively with both internal/external customers and teams. Uses knowledge of available resources to ensure patient care needs are met and transitions of care coordinated. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans with great coverage at VERY affordable rates. 403b Retirement Plan with generous company match Paid Time Off for holidays, vacation, sick & personal days Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.