Job Description

· Provide mental health screenings and initial assessments to medically referred and other clients.

· Provide short-term, structured, evidence-based psychotherapy as part of an appropriate care plan.

· Coordinate and collaborate with primary care providers to improve health outcomes.

· Supports patient self-management of disease and behavior modification interventions.

· Facilitate referrals to other services (e.g. substance abuse treatment, specialty care and community resources) as needed.

· Work closely with Consulting Psychiatrist on challenging cases.

· Provide clinical therapeutic services to patients, including individual and group therapy and coordination of treatment for participants with co-occurring disorders.

· Provide crisis intervention as needed.

· Work to meet patient needs effectively and resolve individual barriers through follow-up, advocacy and collaboration with BTAMC staff and other community service providers.

· Maintain accurate and timely records of activities, case management notes, and services provided to each client.

· Participate in and/or facilitate team meetings.

· Provide regular, written reports to the Medical Director (or CEO) and additional reports as assigned.

· Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Education and Experience:

· Master’s degree in social work, social sciences, counseling, psychology or closely related field as required for licensure.

· Current independent clinical license to provide behavioral health services in the State of Pennsylvania or license-eligible at the time of hire (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist)

· Familiarity and comfort working with issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma.

· Experience in biopsychosocial assessment; individual therapy, group therapy, short-term, evidenced-based counseling, and crisis intervention.

· Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audience.

· Strong administrative and time management skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with electronic health records a plus.

· Confidence to communicate and outreach to other community health care organizations, personnel and public.

· Willing to travel between sites and within community. Comfort working out of multiple office locations as assigned.

· Ability to pass all required background checks and clearances

Broad Top Area Medical Center

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