Behavioral Health Therapist II

Lead Behavioral Health Therapist

The Lead Behavioral Health Therapist provides culturally competent behavioral health assessments and therapy for individuals, families, and groups in a community-based setting. This role combines direct clinical care with leadership responsibilities, reserving approximately 8 hours per week for administrative and program leadership duties. The Lead works as part of an integrated primary care team, supervises and supports staff, and promotes the growth and quality of CCI's behavioral health services.

As a member of the health center's integrated care team the Lead Behavioral Health Consultant will fulfill the following key functions and responsibilities towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:

• Maintain confidentiality of records related to patient treatment.
• Provide mental health and substance abuse assessments.
• Deliver individual, family, and group short-term therapy for children, teens, and adults.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions such as CBT, MI, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
• Conduct screenings, brief counseling, and referrals for addictions treatment.
• Develop and implement treatment plans; maintain clinical records in EMR.
• Obtain and maintain insurance authorizations; follow documentation and billing requirements.
• Collaborate with the medical team and other providers to coordinate patient care.
• Refer patients/families to community resources and specialists as needed.
• Manage patient crises; modify treatment activities and documentation to meet changing requirements.
• Counsel families on supporting patients; monitor medication use and encourage collaboration with prescribers.
• Stay informed on developments in counseling and health by reading, attending trainings, and networking.
• Coordinate or lead workshops, courses, or trainings on behavioral health topics.
• Provide leadership in integrated care team collaboration.
• Meet productivity targets, including group therapy or supervision requirements.
• Develop cultural competence to serve diverse populations, including refugees.
• Clinically supervise non-independent licensed staff.
• Approve documentation, time sheets, or notes when required.
• Serve as primary contact in the Director's absence.
• Assist with new staff orientation and serve as subject matter expert.
• Provide input on staff performance, training, and professional development.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly BH all-staff meetings.
• Provide oversight of interns, ensuring appropriate supervision and integration into BH services.
• Lead therapist onboarding and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Lead assigned behavioral health projects; track progress and report outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Must have supervision licensure in discipline or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Board-approved clinical supervisor (Maryland Board of Social Work Clinical Supervisor Preferred)
• Minimum three (3) years' experience providing therapy to children, teens, and adults.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, preferably within CCI.
• Knowledge of CCI's Behavioral Health processes, protocols, and systems.
• Strong team-based communication skills with primary care and BH staff.
• Ability to solve problems, interpret data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
• Ability to engage patients using skills including Motivational Interviewing.
• Crisis intervention skills and flexibility in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to manage administrative responsibilities, including project tracking, reporting, and staff support.
• Enthusiasm for innovation, data-driven decision making, and quality outcomes.

Working Conditions:

• Professional grooming and demeanor required.
• Prolonged standing, bending, or desk/computer work.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Work may involve stressful conditions and potential exposure to chemicals or infectious body fluids (e.g., HPV, HIV, Hep C, HSV).
• ADA Category: Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• OSHA Category 1: Clinical environment with potential exposure.

Why work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan including PTO
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CCI Health Services does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. All personnel decisions are to be administered in accordance with this policy and in compliance with applicable federal and state law, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, lay-offs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

The CEO & President of CCI and all managerial personnel are committed to this policy and its enforcement. Employees are directed to bring any violation of this policy to the immediate attention of their supervisor, Human Resources, or the CEO & President. Any employee who violates this policy or knowingly retaliates against an employee reporting or complaining of a violation of this policy, shall be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Complaints brought under this policy will be promptly investigated and handled with due regard for the privacy and respect of all involved.