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Behavioral Health Clinician - Ray County, Missouri

Summary

**Title:** Behavioral Health Clinician - Ray County, Missouri

**ID:** 5664

**Department:** Community-Based Services

**Salary Range:** N/A

**Employment Status:** Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the provision of therapy, crisis intervention, and assessment in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. This position works closely with the county health departments and may provide services at a community based location up to 5 days per week as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides individual and family therapy to consumers

• Provides comprehensive clinical assessments, including initial diagnosis, to consumers

• Provides case management activities associated with linking consumers to Beacon services, as well as community resources as needed for consumers

• Provides crisis services face-to-face and by telephone as needed.

• Acts as a liaison between Beacon and our community partners by providing direct services to consumers. Provides knowledge about behavioral health issues and trauma informed care practices.

• Utilizes independent judgment and decision-making regarding consumers being seen at community based locations in determining the appropriate interventions.

• Completes clinical documentation in the electronic medical record in the time frame required, which clearly reflects clinical interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.

• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems and uses them effectively.

• Meets productivity expectations per Beacon requirements.

• Works in a cooperative and problem-solving manner with Beacon staff and community agencies.

• Assists the Clinical Therapy Manager in identification of service gaps and steps necessary to address service needs.

• Maintains continuing education requirements annually.

• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Education:

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology required

• PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LP license in Missouri required. Will consider provisionally license eligible candidates.

• CPR/First Aid Certification required

Experience Required:

• 1+ years of similar position-related experience preferred

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable of behavioral health diagnosis, trauma informed care and appropriate treatment modalities.

• Knowledgeable of HIPAA rules and how to protect client confidentiality.