School Based Integrated Behavioral Health Provider (LSW, LPC or higher)

Description

JOB TITLE: Integrated Behavioral Health Provider

DEPARTMENT: Health Center

REPORTS TO: Director of Integrated Care

STATUS: Exempt

- This position requires proving services at multiple locations at times 

SUMMARY:

The integrated Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides continuing, comprehensive behavioral health treatment and medical support to the patients of Primary Health Solutions. All duties are performed with specific focus on providing culturally competent health care to the underserved. Acts as the advocate for improving health care quality and access for all populations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CLINICAL DUTIES:

· Provides integrated behavioral health services for referred patients in school-based health center and/or clinic settings, addressing mental health issues within the context of overall health and wellness. 

· Provide consultation, brief assessments, and solution-focused brief intervention to patients to identify strengths, set goals, and create actionable plans to overcome challenges 

· Develop and implement integrated wellness plans that align behavioral health strategies with primary care needs, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.

· Facilitate therapeutic interventions that are solution-focused, time-limited, and centered around patient strengths and goals.

· Conduct crisis interventions when needed, ensuring patients receive immediate, focused support in times of acute distress.

· Collaborate with primary care providers, specialty providers, care coordinators, and community agencies to ensure seamless care coordination, referrals, and follow-up.

· Support patients with self-management techniques, empowering them to engage in goal-setting and problem-solving to address mental health and behavioral health challenges.

· Provide education and training for patients and staff on mental health, wellness strategies, and integrated care models.

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

· Maintains complete, accurate, and timely medical records, documenting brief assessments, intervention plans, patient progress, and telephone message summaries.

· Ensure progress notes and any other special patient forms are completed following each patient encounter, adhering to organizational standards for documentation and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

· Communicate with patients, referring physicians, and other care providers to coordinate treatment and ensure continuity of care.

· Participate in health improvement activities, including collaborative health teams and patient care reviews.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

· Ensure all clinical and administrative duties meet accreditation and regulatory standards. 

· Engage in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and other program evaluations, contributing to ongoing enhancements in patient care and service delivery.

· Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and committee activities to support integrated care efforts and improve overall service quality.

· Help develop and refine programs aimed at addressing behavioral health needs, with an emphasis on brief, solution-focused interventions.

· Contribute to risk management and patient safety activities, maintaining a commitment to patient well-being and care excellence.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct reports but works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.

 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Master Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling required. Must have graduated from an approved social work or counseling program. Two years experience (preferred) working with indigent populations and community based programs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to gain knowledge of current practice management system, electronic medical record, Microsoft Word, Internet, and Intranet.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must be licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists (CSWMFT) LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of clinical and administrative staff within the health centers and with community leaders. Strong leadership qualities leadership experience.  Demonstrated program development and implementation skills. Ability to represent the organization effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse communities. Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.