Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW or LPC)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW or LPC)

Location: Osceola, Arkansas
Employment Type: Full-Time
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East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc. (EAFHC) is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW or LPC) to join our integrated healthcare team at our Osceola, Arkansas location.

This position provides clinical behavioral health services within a primary care setting, working collaboratively with medical providers and other healthcare professionals to improve patients' mental, emotional, and overall health outcomes. The clinician will provide brief behavioral health consultations, conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment strategies, assist with crisis intervention, and coordinate care to support patients and their families.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical assessment and intervention skills, experience providing behavioral health services, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the communities we serve.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At East Arkansas Family Health Center, we believe health starts with caring—for our patients, our community, and our employees. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare throughout Eastern Arkansas.

Our integrated care approach allows behavioral health professionals to work alongside primary care providers, supporting patients through coordinated, patient-centered treatment and helping address the connection between behavioral and physical health.

Benefits That Support Your Well-Being and CareerHealth & Wellness

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Employee-only premium paid 100% by the organization

• Wellness Benefit Card that significantly reduces out-of-pocket medical and prescription costs

• Dental and Vision Insurance available

• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness coverage

Time Off

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 10 Paid Holidays, including your birthday

• Paid Sick Leave accruing at 8 hours per month

Financial & Professional Growth

• Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match after one year

• Company-Paid Continuing Education and Professional Development

Work Environment

• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary healthcare team

• Integrated behavioral health and primary care environment

• Mission-focused organization dedicated to serving the community

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBehavioral Health Assessment and Brief Consultations

• Provide brief behavioral health consultations to individuals, couples, and families within the primary care setting.

• Conduct functional and strength-based assessments to identify behavioral health concerns, patient needs, and appropriate diagnoses.

• Provide psychoeducation to patients and their support systems regarding behavioral health conditions, treatment strategies, and self-management.

• Provide medication adherence counseling and disease self-management education to support improved health outcomes.

• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to help patients develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction and positive lifestyle changes.

• Provide brief problem-solving and cognitive interventions designed to modify negative thinking patterns and promote self-efficacy.

• Develop individualized self-care plans and provide skills training to improve coping abilities, distress tolerance, stress management, and relaxation.

• Conduct substance use assessments, identify maladaptive coping strategies, and develop appropriate harm reduction strategies.

• Maintain an average productivity expectation of 8–10 behavioral health consultations per clinical day , consistent with the expectations outlined for a trained Behavioral Health Clinician.

Integrated Care and Treatment Coordination

• Collaborate with primary care providers to enhance understanding of patients' behavioral health needs and provide clinical consultation.

• Assist primary care providers in developing, implementing, and monitoring biopsychosocial treatment plans.

• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Identify patients requiring specialized behavioral health services and facilitate appropriate referrals.

• Advocate for patients and assist in connecting them with additional behavioral health and community services as needed.

• Support the integration of behavioral health services into the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care.

Crisis Intervention and Patient Safety

• Remain available to healthcare staff during working hours to provide assistance with psychiatric emergencies.

• Conduct appropriate behavioral health crisis interventions and assist with identifying necessary follow-up care.

• Participate with healthcare staff in responding to other emergencies as needed.

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and professional environment for patients and staff.

Clinical Documentation and Compliance

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, treatment information, and billing-related documentation.

• Ensure documentation meets organizational requirements and applicable funding source standards.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Follow established organizational policies regarding patient complaints, unusual occurrences, and incident reporting.

• Adhere to EAFHC safety, infection control, and corporate compliance policies.

Quality Improvement and Professional Development

• Participate in behavioral health quality improvement initiatives and activities designed to improve patient care and outcomes.

• Assist with provider training and education related to the integrated behavioral health and primary care model.

• Participate in behavioral health trainings, professional development opportunities, and relevant conferences.

• Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Director and other healthcare professionals to support clinical quality standards and organizational goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or another qualifying graduate program, along with a current Arkansas license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

• Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples, and groups experiencing behavioral health or substance use concerns in a primary care setting.

• Substance abuse treatment experience preferred but not required.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively with primary care providers, patients, and other behavioral health professionals.