Job Posting for Behavioral Health Counselor (Unlicensed) at Telluride Regional Medical Center
GENERAL PURPOSE: Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches to work with primary care patients with associated mental and behavioral health needs. Service goals include, but are not limited to: providing prevention, early intervention and treatment services to patients referred by staff of the Telluride Medical Center (TMC) to improve the functioning and coping skills of individuals and families. The BHC will also be responsible for coordinating patient care by linking patients to other services in the community, monitoring therapeutic clinical outcomes, and developing care plans to assist in accomplishing improved health.
BHC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivers and documents individual, group & family therapy, crisis intervention and case management services to patients. These services will be delivered in the Telluride Medical Center
Engage in weekly supervision meetings with clinical supervisor to review caseload, development of therapist, therapeutic interventions & modalities, documentation, ethical standards & other relevant topics
Conducts mental health status examinations and diagnostic assessment to establish differential diagnosis and treatment plans, with support of in-house clinical supervisor
Monitors the administration of the PQH-2 mental health screening tool to all adult patients who visit Primary Care
Administers appropriate screening tools as indicated to assess need for mental treatment and services
Maintains organized form folders for mental health screening tools and resource information at MA station
Delivers patient centered, strengths-based, culturally and linguistically sensitive evaluations
Works with patients to identify manageable agreed treatment goals and objectives
Under in-house clinical supervision, works towards gaining professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education as required
Maintains patient EMR documentation according to the required legal standards
Participates in the design of patient services through needs assessment and discussion with PC team members and supervisor
Collaborates with other service agencies and therapists within the community to coordinate patient care plans
Develop a working knowledge of resources within the community for appropriate referrals
Collaborates and consults with PC providers to coordinate patient care plans
Works cooperatively and constructively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Activate newly diagnosed patients’ readiness to change and family resource support
Engages in pre-visit planning to maximize efficiency in warm hand offs and patient encounters
Conduct in-services for PC regarding salient mental and behavioral health topics
Patient Care
Pre- visit planning for patients in coordination with primary care providers
Document patient care notes in an effective and timely manner
Monitor compliance with care plan and address barriers to patient self-management.
Provide support and resource needs for the patient and family.
Answer general healthcare questions.
Teach patients how to self monitor and track behavior changes
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for keeping patient information confidential by adhering to Colorado law and Telluride Medical Center policies and procedures.
Responsible for compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws; professional practice acts and ethical guidelines; and payor contractual guidelines.
Completes required competency training and maintains CME’s as required by the Medical Staff bylaws.
Participates as a member of the CPCI Transformation Team.
MISC. DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Supports billing office staff in their efforts to collect patient service fees by documenting appropriately
Other duties as assigned
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education or Formal Training
Master’s level degree in one of the recognized mental health professions
Experience treating children, adolescents and families required
Experience in an integrated setting preferred
Training in conducting mental health status examinations to establish differential diagnosis and treatment plans
Colorado State professional license candidate designation required (LPCC or MFTC), with intent to work towards licensure
Knowledge, Skill and Ability: (include materials and equipment directly used)
Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
Possesses a working knowledge of individual, group, family and crisis treatment approaches and their application to patients with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse problems
Knowledge of and has used the IMPACT model/Collaborative Care
Ability to think in terms of population management using approaches such as stepped care and group psychotherapy
Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditions
A general knowledge of physical health issues of children and adolescents
Demonstrates knowledge and application of clinical skills
Has ability to produce written documentation and/or electronic records of clinical work in a manner readily understood by other providers and in a manner that meets federal, state, and TMC documentation requirements
Ability to summarize service themes from a variety of patient contacts and communicate suggested improvements for service delivery
Ability to conduct mental status exams and differential diagnoses based on DSM-V-TR, service planning, assessment case management needs and provide relevant treatment, under supervision of in-house clinical supervisor
Ability to assess level of risk and make appropriate clinical judgment for resolution of patient emergencies to effect a safe outcome
Advanced Excel, Word, computer and keyboarding skills
Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medical information relevant to mental disorders
Ability to understand and utilize collaborative documentation when clinically justified and as requested by the patient
Ability to interact with people in a professional, friendly manner
Ability to receive constructive feedback from clinical supervisor, and incorporate feedback into clinical practice
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and constructively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to think critically and independently
Ability to realize and activate potential in every interaction, every day
Comfortable practicing in a non-traditional, fast- paced environment outside of the customary 60 minute counseling session
Knowledgeable and facile in using Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy
Ability to use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity
Ability to inspire and model collaborative teamwork
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Works extended hours in front of a computer monitor
Required to talk and listen
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision
Be flexible enough to deal with noise, frequent interruptions, and constant changes in scheduling
Be able to offer brief, targeted interventions lasting less than 30 minutes
Conduct short-term, focused counseling sessions
Maintain a small caseload of on-going individual therapy clients, engaging in 50-60 minutes sessions on a weekly basis
OTHER
Salary range is between $70,000 - $75,000 per year.
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