Behavioral Health Therapist

Behavioral Health TherapistCamden Family Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Behavioral Health Therapist for our Camden On Gauley, and Richwood locations.Description of Duties:Performs psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for patients.Participates in patient care planning responsive to age specific needs.Familiarity with medical and insurance legislation and insurance authorizationsProvides behavioral health therapy to needed populationsRefers patients for inpatient treatment as neededProvides discharge services and active follow-up to engage the client in appropriate servicesAttends treatment team meetings, and maintains contact with referral sources (e.g., Probation, DSS, IEP's in school settings, etc.) as needed.Ability to function in the Electronic Medical Records by completing documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.Exhibits willingness to work under the direction of a program director/Lead therapistParticipates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans, monitor therapeutic progress and initiate recommendations for referral and continuing careCompletes incident and error forms when indicatedReviews cases and/or groups periodically, as well as serious clinical patient condition changes with supervisor and other clinical personnel as indicated.Under direct supervision, conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions and referrals, as instructed. Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.Completes annual training for Care LearningFollows HIPPA guidelines and 42 CFR to ensure the patient's privacy and confidentialityParticipates as a member of the patient Care Team by: using the CFH Care Team Communication Process for receiving, sending and documenting all patient related information and tasks with other Care Team members.All other duties as assignedQualifications:Must be a Master Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselor, or a Licensed, Clinical PsychologistMust exemplify compassion, communications skills, active-listening skills, patience, and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of healthcare operationsFamiliarity with medical and insurance legislationExcellent organizational and multitasking skillsMust maintain CEU's requirements for licensingWill need to be available for crisis intervention and on call hours as neededMust provide a valid driver's license and up to date insuranceKnowledge of psychiatric evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred.Experience in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychiatric conditions preferred.