Mental Health Counselor

At NeighborHub Health we are passionate about our mission to provide a kind and caring workforce, serving persons who are experiencing homelessness. Our team-based approach to comprehensive patient care creates a challenging and rewarding work environment where you have a direct role in helping members of our community receive quality health care services they deserve.

The Behavioral Health Counselor is a critical part of the primary care team in our Health Care for the Homeless Program. The Behavioral Health Counselor assesses patient needs, develops treatment plans, provides outpatient individual and group therapy, monitors progress in treatment, provides psychoeducation, and collaborates with medical and dental departments.

Actively participate as a member of the integrated primary care and behavioral health team.

Provide behavioral health screening and assessments to patients experiencing homelessness at assigned NeighborHub Health Primary Care Centers.

Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and monitor ongoing treatment planning needs.

Provide counseling and brief intervention activities for behavioral health and substance abuse disorders.

Participate in Quality Improvement activities.

Work alongside physicians and offer behavioral health advice/intervention when needed.

Demonstrate ability to document within EMR system.

Knowledgeable about the region’s mental health and substance use treatment system and resources.

Cultural sensitivity and willingness to work with patients experiencing homelessness and patients with HIV

Commitment to the mission of the NeighborHub Health

This position is eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

Master’s in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling from a CACREP accredited university

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio.

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