Behavioral Health Specialist Job at HealthFirst Family Care Center Inc., Laconia, NH

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  • HealthFirst Family Care Center Inc.
  • Laconia, NH

Job Description

Description:
JOB SUMMARY:

Providing assessments, crises intervention, referrals and counseling to patients of Health First. Work to provide mental health and wellness in cross agency coalition and teams.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide individual counseling services as a Behavioral Health Specialist for individual therapy for up to 18 sessions per calendar year of diagnosis.
Engage as an active team member in an integrated behavioral health and primary care model.
Assessment and treatment of clients with behavioral health issues, including mental health assessments and development of treatment plans.
To function as initial consultation resource of other provides of the HFFCC team including primary care providers, nurses, etc.
Work with community cross agency treatment and prevention teams.
Maintain a minimum of 32 clinical hours/40-hour week.
Complete pre-selected monthly trainings assigned by BH Manager.
Attendance to BH meetings and any other scheduled meetings as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Support the Mission of HealthFirst.
Interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds in a respectful and dignified manner.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public
Promote a positive work environment.
Perform job duties and responsibilities in a manner that reflects the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct and performance as stated in relevant ethical code.
Present a professional, businesslike image to patients, visitors, and the public at all times.
Treat confidential information (including Protected Health Information) with respect and care, whether oral, written, or electronic in a manner that ensures its confidentiality at all times.
Work in a safe and responsible manner.
Requirements:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A Master’s Degree in: Clinical Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Counseling. NH State Licensure is preferred but not required upon hiring. Obtaining a license within a three-year period is a condition of being hired at HealthFirst.

Interpersonal: Recognizes the need for confidentiality, respects the rights of clients, and utilizes appropriate problem solving and listening techniques. Must be empathic and assertive in arranging continuing support for client when required. Must be flexible in approach and able to work with internal and external mental health teams.

Technical: Knowledge of various testing tools, Microsoft products, and other computerized programs used to log clinical assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Special Requirements: Ability to function very integrally as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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