Behavioral Health Provider
Overview
Faith-based charitable non-profit Community Health Center serving the people of Michigan as a Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
Mission & Passions
To show and share the love of God as seen in the good news of Jesus Christ by providing integrated, affordable and quality health care to those who need it most.
Our FQHC envisions a future where:
A full range of primary health care services are available for the community.
Those expressing an interest in Jesus Christ are made disciples.
Health care providers have the opportunity to use their gifts in service to others.
Residents of the community develop leadership skills and opportunities within our FQHC.
Health care is provided to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those served.
Cultural diversity is celebrated.
Collaboration with community ministries and organizations is fostered.
Sound business principals are integrated with a Christian service-based mission.
Job Info
Job Title — Behavioral Health Provider
Job Description
The Behavioral Health Provider will provide integrated and outpatient counseling services within a primary care setting. Care is provided with an emphasis on integrating screening and brief interventions, as well as follow-up/outpatient care as appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to help in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues as appropriate.
Support patients in their health goals, including, treatment compliance, sleep, coping with persistent health issues, or others.
Conduct mental health and substance use screening; provide referrals as clinically appropriate. Referrals may include psychiatry, housing, basic needs or others.
Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families concerning mental health and substance use issues.
Provide assessments, treatment plans, and evidence-based therapeutic treatment for patients in individual, family, or group settings. These visits may be in an integrated or outpatient setting.
Document the patient’s progress and diagnostic information in the treatment chart and communicate the patient's progress with the care team as appropriate.
JOB Qualifications Education, Skills, & Experience
Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) - Required
Bi-lingual English-Spanish speaking - Required
Two years experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good Judgement and ability to make decisions independently
Dependable, organized, and the ability to efficiently prioritize work
