SUMMARY

The BH Consultant will report to the VP of Clinical and Therapeutic Services. The BH consultant will be responsible for the development, facilitation, and establishment of skill-based and/or therapeutic groups for clients and/or families. In addition, assess social determinants of needs for each patient and provide and/or link patient to services as indicated. The BH will collaboratively work with clients and their care team to develop goals, objectives, and treatment plans.

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  Participate in a multidisciplinary team to provide trauma-informed, quality care to all clients and families.
• Complete intake interviews for prospective clients.
• Provide brief therapy or refer/link to long term therapy to clients based on their individual and programmatic needs.
• Provide therapy and counseling based on established psychotheory and/or evidenced-based practices.
• Participate in weekly individual clinical supervision and clinical team meetings
• Complete documentation related to services delivered (including, but not limited to: quarterly reports, progress notes, staffing forms, screening forms and assessments etc.).
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation by their respective deadlines, including: timesheets, vouchers, progress notes, assessments, MHAs/ITPs, quarterly reports, incident reports, discharge reports, etc.
• Actively seeks ways to improve systems and services as well as participates in performance improvement activities.
• Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) as required for this position.
• Engage in continuing education trainings for professional growth and development.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, is required, clinical licensure preferred.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations with a comprehensive understanding of culture that includes: race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.
• Previous experience completing comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment plans, and screenings.
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Understanding and possessing previous experience working under Medicaid Rule 132/140 (preferred, but not required).