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Behavioral Health Specialist - Youth - LPC-A or LMSW(Actively pursuing LCSW
$70k-85k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
11 Months Ago
Gulf Coast Center is Hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist - Youth - LPC-A or LMSW(Actively pursuing LCSW Near Texas, TX
Must Apply Directly at:
https://gulfcoastcenter.e3applicants.com/careers/Behavioral-Health-Specialist--Youth--LPCA-or-LMSW-Actively-pursuing-LCSW-581
Are you seeking a career where you can make a difference? Gulf Coast Center (GCC) recruits people who are committed to compassionate, person-centered service.
Join our team today!
https://gulfcoastcenter.e3applicants.com/careers/Behavioral-Health-Specialist--Youth--LPCA-or-LMSW-Actively-pursuing-LCSW-581
Are you seeking a career where you can make a difference? Gulf Coast Center (GCC) recruits people who are committed to compassionate, person-centered service.
Join our team today!
Monday-Friday
12 Paid Holidays each year (in addition to time off accrual)
Great Benefits!
5% pay increase upon successfully completing 90 days in role.
Gulf Coast Center Job Description
Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist - Youth
Location: Office in Texas City, TX. Service Youth and Families in Galveston and Brazoria counties
FLSA Status: Exempt
Working Status: Full-time w/benefits
Required Licensure/Certifications:
12 Paid Holidays each year (in addition to time off accrual)
Great Benefits!
5% pay increase upon successfully completing 90 days in role.
Gulf Coast Center Job Description
Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist - Youth
Location: Office in Texas City, TX. Service Youth and Families in Galveston and Brazoria counties
FLSA Status: Exempt
Working Status: Full-time w/benefits
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- LPC Associate or LMSW (Actively pursuing LCSW)
Summary:
Provide Case Management (CM) and therapeutic Skills Training for patients of Gulf Coast Center (GCC). Primary responsibility will be coordinating and implementing Texas Resiliency and Recovery (TRR) as part of an interdisciplinary team. As part of an interdisciplinary team, and within the scope of the team, the Behavioral Health Specialist will be responsible for targeted services i.e., Therapeutic Rehab services utilizing the Illness Management and Recovery curriculum, initial screenings and assessments to potential GCC clients, completion of Adult Needs & Strength Assessments (ANSA), Person-Centered Recovery Plans (PCRP), & therapeutic skills training or rehab to individuals presenting for behavioral health services. The Behavioral Health Specialist may also provide brief interventions such as crisis resolution and liaison between other programs and organizations.
Gulf Coast Center operates under a trauma-informed approach based on the six key principles of Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency, Peer Support, Collaboration & Mutuality, Empowerment & Choice, and Cultural, Historical & Gender issues.
Job Duties: (To be performed with or without accommodation as based on ADA requirements)
The Behavioral Health Specialist will be responsible for the following:
Essential Job Duties:
- Provides therapeutic management strategies and clinical coordination to individuals, groups, and family members as defined by GCC using evidence-based strategies within the TRR model of care.
- Identifies a current and discreet caseload as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Serve as a member of the treatment team coordinating and providing services as needed.
- Actively participate in team meetings as evidenced by the discussion that is not only specific to an assigned caseload.
- Display professionalism and team members when representing the program.
- Personnel vacancy may result in a temporary increase in caseload.
- Maintain contact with designated staff daily regarding current work area and retrieval of messages.
- Provide initial screening in person, over the telephone, or tele video.
- Conduct an intake interview and appropriate assessments to gather the required information.
- Completes referrals to internal/external resources as clinically indicated.
- Develops person-centered recovery plans based on patient's needs and preferences.
- Provides crisis services to patients and walk-ins to the clinic as needed.
- Provides monthly documented face-to-face hours of direct service per month to GCC consumers and/or family members as indicated in the current Direct Service Agreement for this position.
- Monitors patients' requirements within the TRR model to ensure required services are offered and meet targeted monthly service provision standards for identified caseloads.
- Assure treatment provided to the patient relates to the individualized goals of the treatment plan.
- Utilizes a variety of skills training methods to include areas such as introduction, role play, behavioral reversal, in-vivo practice, and coaching.
- Enters accurate and appropriate RCM billing and documentation into SmartCare EHR within 2 business days of service provision as appropriate to patients' treatment plan and assignment in SmartCare.
- Maintains compliance with all documentation for patients as assigned and as required by the GCC policies and procedures within the caseload.
- Conducts the Child & Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)Adult Needs & Strengths Assessment (ANSA) every 3 or 6 months, respectively or as clinically indicated for individuals as required & assigned.
- Responsible for ensuring staff completion of initial & annual ANSA recertification pursuant to the Praed Foundation & HHSC performance contract. A lapse/expiration in certification will result in termination of employment. Exception: If certification lapse/expiration is reported to the supervisor within 24 hours of the expiration date, the employee will be granted the opportunity to recertify by the close of the following business day. Any lapse/expiration greater than 24 hours will result in termination of employment.
- Additionally, all certified practitioners are responsible for participating in semi-annual quality assurance training activity conducted by the identified ANSA Super User
- Participate in Medicaid Administrative Claiming (Random Moment in Time) process.
- Through a system of care, helps to establish baseline data & assists with tracking vital health indicators as a part of CCBHC & all grant outcome measure requirements.
- Treat all individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency, and respect.
- Provide responsive, and efficient services.
- Interact with staff, consumers, local entities and advocacy groups to provide a service that meets local needs.
- Provide the highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external customers.
- Required to report personnel leaves; flex time and emergency leave to assigned supervisor.
- Strict adherence to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth in GCC's Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
- Consistent adherence to the Center's Dress Code.
- Consistent adherence to Center safety guidelines and expectations.
- May be required to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
- Out-of-region travel may be required to attend pieces of training.
- Must maintain a clean driving record and driver's license in accordance with our Driver Policy.
- Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation and must maintain current auto liability insurance.
Supervision:
- Receives direct supervision from the Clinic Program Manager.
Required Education:
- Requires a master's degree in the behavioral sciences field of study from an accredited college or university pursuing licensure.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- LPC Associate or LMSW (Actively pursuing LCSW)
Required Experience:
- One to two years of full-time experience in human services is required.
Preferred Experience:
- Two years of full-time experience in human services is preferred.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$70k-85k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/26/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/08/2024
WEBSITE
gulfcoastcenter.org
HEADQUARTERS
TEXAS CITY, TX
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
2008
CEO
SARAH HOLT
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Gulf Coast Center
THE GULF COAST CENTER is a mental health care company based out of 4352 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY, TEXAS CITY, Texas, United States.
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