Behavioral Health Clinician

Role Description This is a full-time, in-person, on-site staff Behavioral Health Clinician role based in the eastern Greater Charlotte Metro area. The Behavioral Health Clinician provides outpatient behavioral health services within an integrated primary care setting. The clinician completes biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and evidence-based individual, family, and group interventions. The clinician formulates and updates person-centered treatment plans, coordinates care with primary care and specialty providers, and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Daily responsibilities include maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation, monitoring patient progress and safety, and providing safety assessments and interventions, as needed. The role also involves educating patients, families, other health providers, and community members about behavioral health conditions, supporting referrals to community resources, and contributing to quality improvement and population health initiatives. Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist / Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Department: Behavioral Health Status: Exempt Position Classification/Category: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Location: Assigned Clinic Hourly Pay Range: Based on qualifications and experience Reports To: Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services Direct Reports: N/A Licensure: Full licensure preferred (provisional licensed considered) Summary of Position The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Clinician (LCSW) provides direct Licensed Clinical Social Worker services to clinic patients to improve and promote overall health, with a focus on addressing the behaviors that impede optimum health. This role coordinates services with the interdisciplinary team to provide consultation regarding mental health and/or substance use/abuse counseling while facilitating the development of a comprehensive plan of care to address the whole person. The LCSW adheres to all internal policies, widely accepted professional practice standards, and requirements for professional practice and licensure. Minimum Qualifications Knowledgeable in assessment, modalities, treatment planning and counseling techniques, and working with comorbid populations (chronic health conditions, mental health, and substance use). Experience in the use of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma‑informed care and strengths‑based interventions. Knowledge of and confidence in assessing and diagnosing mental health conditions. Ability to interact and render service impartially to diverse populations. Interacts with respect and in a professional manner with patients, staff, external customers and maintains professional boundaries. Must be able to commute independently between CRCHC sites. Experience 2 years professional experience working as an LCSW or clinical psychologist in an integrated medical clinic, or related health care setting. Additional Skills Required Knowledge of federal/state regulations and ethical standards for the delivery of Licensed Clinical Social Worker care. Excellent communication, coaching skills, and team orientation. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team. Able to effectively utilize an electronic health record to document all patient encounters. Additional Skills Highly Preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish. Education Graduate of an accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Certification(s)/Licensure Current and unrestricted state of North Carolina license as LCSW, required. Physical Requirements Frequent walking, standing, and moving about. Frequently bends, kneels, and crouches. Repetitive movement of hands and fingers – typing and/or writing. Talk and hear. Key Responsibilities Provide diagnostic and brief therapeutic client‑centered interventions, consultations, education, and referral/linkages for individuals with emotional, behavioral, medical, mental health, and substance abuse issues. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in coordination of care and implementation of the treatment plan. Counsel, educate, support and assist clients and families to gain access to internal and external resources. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of local and regional external behavioral/mental health, substance abuse, and psychiatric resources for clients in need of additional resources. Participate in SBIRT program. Meet or exceed established productivity expectations. Awareness of personal biases and an ability to deliver culturally and trauma‑informed care. Provide crisis intervention services. Complete and submit documentation within 72 hours of an encounter. Participate in peer supervision to ensure utilization of evidence‑based treatment plans and maintain necessary workflow. Provide education and in‑service training to staff on topics related to communication and behavioral/mental health relevant to the populations served. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, QI meetings and other community‑based meetings, as assigned. Partner with bilingual staff and interpreters to serve Spanish‑speaking patients. Participate in quality improvement activities by initiating or contributing to monitoring, measuring, analyzing, improving, and/or controlling program goals, objectives, and services. Support current incentive, regulatory, and certification requirements (such as grant‑funded initiatives, Meaningful Use, PCMH, and UDS) through documentation, participation in initiatives, and other activities as directed. #J-18808-Ljbffr