What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Consultant (62001) position at UNION COMMUNITY CARE?
Our Mission, Vision, & Model of Care
At Union Community Care, our purpose is at the forefront of all that we do: we stand for whole health to help you live your fullest life.
We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well-being and the well-being of others.
We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity.
We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center.
Qualifications:JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Chief Community Impact Officer, implement behavioral health treatment, brief interventions and
solutions-focused direct diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals and families. Provide behavioral health
counseling as a member of a multidisciplinary group of healthcare delivery professionals providing care in a coordinated
fashion and empowered to work at the top of their professional training.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES
1. Works with individuals, families, and groups to address and treat emotional and mental illnesses and to promote
wellness.
2. Works closely with members of Team-Based care unit to maximize the level of care.
3. Performs intake histories on patients seeking addiction treatment and assists with clinician visit planning.
4. Collaborates with clinicians providing treatment for addiction. Assists with patient follow-up and referral to
external partners for addiction treatment when appropriate.
5. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with general standards applicable to mental health
professionals.
6. Provides individual and/or group counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, and families.
7. Adheres to and upholds the ethical standards and guidelines of the profession.
8. Documents work in accordance with Union Community Care standards in the areas of diagnostic evaluations,
progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge procedures.
9. Participates in education and other activities necessary to maintain competency in clinical work.
10. Actively participates in clinical team and staff meetings.
11. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A current clinical license to practice as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage
and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors or, a current license to practice Psychology by the Pennsylvania State Board of
Psychology.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and work in a team environment.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under deadlines.
English proficiency required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-11 considered essential functions of the job.
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.