Behavioral Health Clinician
The Behavioral Health Clinician, as part of the treatment team, identifies, triages and manages patients with behavioral health concerns within Adagio services.
These include, but are not limited to the medical and Women Children and Infants (WIC) offices.
The Behavioral Health Clinician will conduct screenings, assessments/evaluations, brief interventions and make referrals to the appropriate level of treatment as warranted.
Short term counseling may be offered on site as appropriate.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIANThe Behavioral Health Clinician identifies, triages and manages patients with behavioral health concerns within Adagio services including conducting assessments, evaluations and brief interventions.
Utilizing brief, solution focused approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the Clinician will engage with the patient.
Short term counseling will be offered on site as appropriate.
The Clinician will also connect patients to resources and supports in the community including concerns related to social determinants of health.
Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assist physical health staff in the detection, assessment and referral or management of patients with behavioral health concerns.
Meet with patients as identified through screening or other Adagio team members.
Engage patients with short term interventions based on Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
Utilize brief, solution focused approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in 15 - 20 minutes increments for up to six (6) visits, at designated Adagio offices.
Develop a care plan, as appropriate, with patient, physical health or other program team members to identify goals related to integrated wellness.
Encourage patient participation in the overall care plan.
Follow up, as needed, with patients in medical offices, other Adagio locations, as appropriate, or by phone.
Work effectively as a team, interacting with patients, medical, administrative and support staff as well as other internal and external service providers using a consultative style to coordinate patient care.
Exercise balanced judgment in assessing circumstances, making decisions and handling difficult situations.
Case Management/Patient Navigation - Connect patients to resources and supports in the community including concerns related to social determinants of health.
Maintain required documentation.
Obtain insurance authorizations as appropriate.
Participate in care plan review with multidisciplinary team.
Participate in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Travel:
Some regional travel required.
Education and
Experience:
Advanced degree, Master's or above, in a Behavioral Health field.
Current PA licensure in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology.
PA Certified Addictions Counselor or Co-Occurring Disorders Professional credential preferred.
Knowledge of the relationship between physical and psychological aspects of health and disease.
Experience in screening, assessment/evaluation and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience in trauma based counseling preferred.
LGBTQIA
focus desired.
Knowledge of local community resources preferred.
Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Behavioral Medicine Case Management Certified Addictions Counselor Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
These include, but are not limited to the medical and Women Children and Infants (WIC) offices.
The Behavioral Health Clinician will conduct screenings, assessments/evaluations, brief interventions and make referrals to the appropriate level of treatment as warranted.
Short term counseling may be offered on site as appropriate.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIANThe Behavioral Health Clinician identifies, triages and manages patients with behavioral health concerns within Adagio services including conducting assessments, evaluations and brief interventions.
Utilizing brief, solution focused approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the Clinician will engage with the patient.
Short term counseling will be offered on site as appropriate.
The Clinician will also connect patients to resources and supports in the community including concerns related to social determinants of health.
Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assist physical health staff in the detection, assessment and referral or management of patients with behavioral health concerns.
Meet with patients as identified through screening or other Adagio team members.
Engage patients with short term interventions based on Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
Utilize brief, solution focused approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in 15 - 20 minutes increments for up to six (6) visits, at designated Adagio offices.
Develop a care plan, as appropriate, with patient, physical health or other program team members to identify goals related to integrated wellness.
Encourage patient participation in the overall care plan.
Follow up, as needed, with patients in medical offices, other Adagio locations, as appropriate, or by phone.
Work effectively as a team, interacting with patients, medical, administrative and support staff as well as other internal and external service providers using a consultative style to coordinate patient care.
Exercise balanced judgment in assessing circumstances, making decisions and handling difficult situations.
Case Management/Patient Navigation - Connect patients to resources and supports in the community including concerns related to social determinants of health.
Maintain required documentation.
Obtain insurance authorizations as appropriate.
Participate in care plan review with multidisciplinary team.
Participate in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Travel:
Some regional travel required.
Education and
Experience:
Advanced degree, Master's or above, in a Behavioral Health field.
Current PA licensure in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology.
PA Certified Addictions Counselor or Co-Occurring Disorders Professional credential preferred.
Knowledge of the relationship between physical and psychological aspects of health and disease.
Experience in screening, assessment/evaluation and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience in trauma based counseling preferred.
LGBTQIA
focus desired.
Knowledge of local community resources preferred.
Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Behavioral Medicine Case Management Certified Addictions Counselor Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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