Behavioral Health Specialist

Behavioral Health Specialist

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist. This position is full-time, within the Behavioral Health Department, working across our Barton, Broadway, & Doat locations

Work with a Purpose

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to be engaged in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people of positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road’s mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization’s mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental change in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.  

Why Jericho: Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option for a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of approximately30one-hour patient sessions per week, dependent on program needs 
• Engage patient in a healthy therapeutic relationship 
• Advocate for patient needs when necessary 
• Refer patient to needed care within JRCHC or to outside resources 
• Provide individual, group, or family therapy 
• Collaborate with Providers, Interpreters, and Care Coordinators to ensure holistic care
• Take initiative with patients and Behavioral Health Team needs
• Tofacilitateand triage referrals from various referral sources 
• Coordinate skilled services for comprehensive case management 
• Demonstrate positive interrelationships and service excellence in the performance of duties by meeting or exceedingexpectations
• Support the integration of Behavioral Health within a Medical Model 
• Complete tasks assigned by BH Director on an as needed basis  
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment 
• Adhere to the standards outlined in the Code of Ethics 
• Complete necessary paperworkin a timely manner
• Submits service activity logs, weekly and monthly schedules, timesheetsand mileage to the Behavioral Health Manager. 
• Ensure licensure is in good standing, including upkeep of continuing education requirements 
• Develop treatment plans for patients 
• Complete thorough patient assessment 

 Qualifications:                  

• LMSW, LCSW or LCSW-R with a NYS License to practice, LMHC, orLicensedPsychologist
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Experience working with diverse populations and individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Salaried Rate: $60,000 - $63,000 annually. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.  

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.