Family & Community Services, Inc

Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.. Multilingual, multicultural and culturally diverse applicants encouraged.. Licensed in the State of Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)/Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.. Independent Marriage and Family Therapist Or. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)/Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

behavioral health

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<p>Behavioral Health Provider</p>
<p>Job Details</p>
<p>Job Type</p>
<p>Full-time</p>
<p>Kent, OH</p>
<p>Description</p>
<p>BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC/IMFT)</p>
<p>SUMMARY: Provide psychosocial assessment, consultation and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders including chemical dependency</p>
<p>*SUPERVISOR: * Associate Medical Director</p>
<h3>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</h3>
<p>Provide effective treatment planning and assist clients with successfully achieving goals.
Assist patients and their families with adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness and coping with lifestyle changes to promote positive outcomes.
Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.
Actively participate in meetings that support AxessPointe Community Health Center, Inc.(API) Integrated Health Care model to provide comprehensive care for clients.
Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.
Provide comprehensive counseling of patients enrolled in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program via collaborative and integrated care with the primary care team in successful management and treatment of chemical dependency.
Monitor the site's behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient service and making recommendations for improvement.
Facilitate outreach and involvement with community-based programs and agencies.
Provides consultation to other health care professionals when coordination with significant or intensive community resources is necessary to achieve desired treatment goals.
Adheres to professional Code of Ethics.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor.</p>
<p>Requirements</p>
<h3>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h3>
<p>Master's Degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Counseling, or other related field with the capacity to bill for encounters desired.
Working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as the ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
Should be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team, and have strong communication skills.
Good knowledge of psycho-pharmacology.
Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions.
Multilingual, multicultural and culturally diverse applicants encouraged.
Ability to effectively work with diverse clientele, Agency staff, and outside contacts.</p>
<h3>LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED</h3>
<p>Licensed in the State of Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)/Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required. * Or *
Independent Marriage and Family Therapist Or
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)/Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)</p>
<h3>COMPLIANCE</h3>
<p>This position requires compliance with API's written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures. Such c</p>

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