Behavioral Health Therapist - Southeast Community Health Systems : Job Details

ApplyDescriptionPlease Note This Position Will Be Assigned To Youth Mobile Crisis Response TeamPOSITION SUMMARYBehavioral Health Therapist (BHT) works on a multidisciplinary team to enhance the lives of children and their families living with severe mental health illness. BHT provides appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic services based upon comprehensive assessments of clients' and families' strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences. This is a community-based service position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan.* Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.* Effectively teaches social skills and household management skills.* Demonstrates advanced knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.* Collects and analyzes data to determine service efficacy, client needs, and program /staffing needs and provides reports to clinical director or administration as directed.* Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.* Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.* Provides appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic services based upon comprehensive assessments of clients' strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences.* Provides supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the service plan.* Coordinates and ensures proper authorizations for services as necessary.* Coordinates ongoing service plan development and revision with clients to develop service plans that meet accreditation requirements.* Completes accurate clinical documentation according to policy and as needed to ensure reimbursement for services.* Performs regular evidence-based practice activities to assist clients with basic needs, referrals, service coordination, and skills training as necessary.* Attends supervision, program, and agency-wide meetings as indicated.* May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.* Performs other duties as requested within scope of license.RequirementsSKILLS & ABILITIESEducation:* Master or Doctorate Degree in social service field* Provisional license for practice (LMSW or PLPC) in good standing in Louisiana or Compact stateComputer Skills:* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Other Requirements:* Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.* Ability to communicate in different languages desired.* Excellent customer service skills* Ability to type 40 wpm desired* Possess a valid driver's license* Be able to work on-call hours including weekends, holidays, and after hours* No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billingSalary Description$55,000 - $65,000