Behavioral Health Provider

Working title: Behavioral Health Provider

Classification title: LCPC or LCSW

Division: Community Health Center

Program: Behavioral Health

Reports to: Manager of Mental Health Services

FLSA status: Non-Exempt: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Wage Range

LCPC/LCSW: $31.48 to $44.37 hourly; depending on number of years of transferrable experience and internal equity

Licensure Candidates (LCPC-C or SWLC)

$30.25 hourly

*licensure candidates are welcome to apply*

Riverstone health overview

Serving the Yellowstone County community and south-central Montana for nearly 50 years, RiverStone Health is an essential provider of personal and public health services. Health, Education, Leadership and Protection – HELP is what we do. From medical, dental and behavioral healthcare; home care and hospice; public health services like immunizations, WIC, health promotion and restaurant inspections; and educating the next generation of health professionals, our expertise spans all ages and stages of life.

Behavioral health overview

RiverStone Health recognizes that depression is the third most common reason for a visit to a health center and one in four adults suffer from a mental disorder in a given year. The Behavioral Health team provides mental health and substance abuse counseling and treatment for patients and provides referrals to other community-based services.

Job summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Social Worker Licensed Candidate (SWLC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Candidate (LCPC-C) position assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional or substance abuse issues. Duties include individual and/or group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention and education. The position consults with physicians and other clinic staff to provide solution-focused care. The position coordinates and connects patients and clients to appropriate social services to meet the physical, financial, social and/or environmental needs of patients and their families as needed.

Essential functions/Major duties and responsibilities

A. LCSW, SWLC, LCPC, and LCPC-C services

• 70%
• Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, physical abuse, etc.
• Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
• Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
• Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
• Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
• Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
• Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
• Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
• Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
• Represent RiverStone Health in meetings, trainings or public events when needed.

• B. Discipline or program-specific duties 25%
• Attend essential clinic and all staff meetings.
• Attend continuing education trainings to maintain licensure.
• Prepare and give presentations during clinic, all staff, and other meetings within the organization.
• Potential requests to do community presentations.
• Involvement in media publications.
• Project involvement
• Building community relationships

• Non-Essential functions/Other duties as assigned ≥5%
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of RiverStone’s mission and goals.

Education and experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related behavioral health field.
• Any combination of experience and training which provide the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable social work experience specific to the position.

Required certificates, licenses, registrations

• Valid State of Montana driver's license
• Current Montana LCSW or LCPC license or candidacy in good standing.
• BLS Certificate

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult client interactions.
• Ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills.
• High degree of detail-oriented skill level.
• Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with supervisors, other RiverStone Health employees, community resources and clients and patients.
• Ability to perform job duties with integrity and innovation to ensure completion and a high level of quality.
• Ability to understand and adhere to required administrative policies and procedures.

Customer service excellence

• Doing things right the first time
• Making people feel welcome
• Showing respect for each customer
• Anticipating customer needs and concerns
• Keeping customers informed
• Helping and going the extra mile
• Responding quickly
• Protecting privacy and confidentiality
• Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette
• Taking responsibility for handling complaints
• Being professional
• Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.

Supervision

• None

Physical demands and working conditions

• Work is mainly performed in-person with clients, patients and their families.
• Create and maintain a safe/secure working environment by adhering to safety, security, and health requirements. Integrates injury, illness, and loss prevention into job activities by attending any necessary training and implementing best practices.

Freedom to act & decision making

• Responsible to make appropriate diagnosis for patients with information provided by patients and knowledge of DSM criteria.
• Attend supervision meetings with your supervisor for ongoing clinical support.

Communications & networking

• Responsible for confidential medical and non-medical information.

Budget & resource management: Not applicable