Behavioral Health Specialist - Open Door Health Services : Job Details

About ODHS & what we offer Open Door Health Services is a not-for-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center. We provide comprehensive primary, urgent, and preventive healthcare services, as well as select specialty services and social support programs. Our physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health providers, and staff offer friendly, expert care for individuals and families throughout East Central Indiana--with or without insurance. Ability to pay is not a barrier to care. Services are offered at multiple locations in Muncie and Anderson. Open Door is recognized by the National Committee of Quality Assurance as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home. We have provided services in our region since 1974, and consistently partner with other nonprofits to support the improvement of our great community. What can ODHS offer you? An excellent benefit package covering your medical, dental, and vision needs An allowance for CME training Tuition reimbursement through the National Health Service Corporation Generous PTO & vacation time Competitive salaries As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will uphold our Mission, Vision, and Values. Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health you will plan, organize, and implement behavioral health services to patients and families. Responsibilities (How this position enhances our Mission, Vision, and Values) Mission Improve the Quality of Life of Others: Utilizes Open Door Health Services Core Values when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers. Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information. Works as a team member with primary care staff serving as a member of Medical/Behavioral Health Integration Team. Maintains departmental policies and procedures and ensure quality of care with respect and sensitive to the need of the clients we serve. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Vision - ODHS preferred partner in East Central Indiana for improving the well-being of individuals and the communities in which they live: Provides evidence -based behavioral health assessments and treatment. Maintains required patient records and other written information as required. Works to acquire knowledge of medical issues pertinent to the provision of effective behavioral health services. Values - Esteem the Team, Maximize Potential, Do the Right Thing, Choose Compassion, Encourage Uniqueness: Ability to maintain confidential information, records, and test results. Makes independent decision regarding needs of the patients, collaborating with primary care staff in providing behavioral health services. Other duties as assigned. About you: Knowledge of and skill in providing behavioral health assessment and treatment specifically in an evidence-based manner. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures in the provision of services for both ODHS and CMHS. Skill in working closely as a team member with primary care staff. Skill in acquiring knowledge of medical issues form primary care staff as need to provide effective services to patients. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations. Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public. Valid Indiana Drivers License and ability to travel as needed. Ability to be flexible in providing services. Skill in exercising initiative, listening, judgement, discretion, and decision making within position scope. Requires standing, walking or sitting for long periods of time. Occasional bending, stretching or lifting up to 40 pounds. Requires the ability to work under stressful situations. Ability to organize, coordinate and monitor work assignments. Ability to prioritize work assignments and departmental responsibilities. Posses understanding of individuals socioeconomic status and lifestyle with respect to individual differences. Able to function as a member of multidisciplinary team. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range or use of approved adaptive equipment Education: Graduate degree in Social Work or Psychology from accredited institution. Experience: Three years of post-graduate experience in a clinical setting, preferred. able to see all ages Licensure: Possession of a valid license from the Indiana Health Professions Bureau in appropriate discipline.