LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health Clinician - Clinic position

Location Address 1325 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-5046 Type of Opportunity: Full time, FTE: 1.00 Summary The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide assessment and evidenced-based care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings. Job Description Presbyterian Medical Group seeks an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) to join our established Behavioral Health Program in Albuquerque, NM. We’re all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance. Dedicated to improving the health of our community, Behavioral Health at Presbyterian offers treatment for lasting recovery from substance abuse, behavioral health conditions and psychiatric emergencies. Our full‑service program supports adults, children and adolescents, and includes inpatient services, a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, emergency and consultative services and behavioral medicine services embedded in primary care. This clinic‑based position at our adult behavioral health clinic provides a collegial atmosphere and 1‑hour appointments with no call requirement. Responsibilities The Behavioral Health Clinician, as part of an integrated care team, identifies, triages and manages patients with behavioral health problems within a variety of settings. In addition, this individual provides skill training through patient education strategies and develops specific behavioral health change plans for individual patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations. Performs counseling and case management for each patient assigned, including assessment, diagnosis, care planning, intervention (including counseling patients/significant others, facilitating brief psychotherapy and educational groups, planning discharges) and evaluation (including identifying unmet or new therapy services). Demonstrates the therapeutic core conditions of genuineness, empathy and positive regard when interacting with patients and significant others, according to generally accepted clinical practice. Performs risk‑management documentation and follow‑up action requirements, such as responding to patient complaints and contributing to completion of Problem Resolution Report and Report of Adverse Risk Event (R.A.R.E). Recommends program cost‑control measures to supervisor. Participates in the internal Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process, such as peer review, audits, Joint Commission survey preparation and implementation of clinical paths. Selects and provides clinical supervision to adjunctive therapists and student interns to ensure these individuals practice appropriate behavior‑ and skill‑based competencies for each position. Maintains an accurate, complete and current status of documentation on the patient’s chart. Recommends safety and therapeutic quality measures for unit areas or rooms to charge nurse. Conveys professional role‑model example for other staff through quality of own clinical practice, work habits; offering self to others as a consultant on clinical issues; attending ongoing internal and external professional development events. Performs other functions as required. Qualifications Masters Degree, NM LCSW or LPCC Benefits Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more. All employees receive a comprehensive day‑one benefits package (medical, dental, vision and more). Exceptional retirement plans – 403b program with matching and employer contributions. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Company