Behavioral Health Therapist, Virtual (S)

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Full Remote
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or equivalent educational background., Licenses such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent depending on the state., No prior experience required for this role., Strong communication and assessment skills for virtual mental health services..

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop support plans.
  • Provide resources and referrals for community services.
  • Respond to inquiries and conduct safety assessments via phone or video.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient well-being.

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Job description

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Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive assessment and disposition of mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive, and developmental disordersdisabilities using specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in a virtual environment.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides comprehensive biopsychosocial and standardized assessments using specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills for potential program enrollment.
  • Works with the patient to develop an initial individualized support plan with goals.
  • Provides resources for services in the community and makes referrals.
  • Provides enrollment and intake services to patients and potential patients.
  • Responds to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services.
  • Conducts safety assessment and planning with patients via telephone or video.
  • Partners with patients to create selfdirected sustainable changes that align with their values to promote healthwellness and enhance wellbeing.
  • Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop support goals for the patient. May participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences discussing information obtained from patient assessments, updates, and plans.
  • Provides appropriate documentation of all pertinent information obtained in interviews, consultation with other healthcare professionals, referrals, contacts, and supportive services provided to each patient. Completes necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with departmental standards and federal and state regulations.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • EDUCATION

      • Masters degree in Behavioral Health or education equivalency for licensing

        • EXPERIENCE

          • No experience required
            • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

              • Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication and hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
              • Constant use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
              • Constant liftingcarrying and pushingpulling objects weighing 025 lbs.
              • Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
              • Frequent liftingcarrying and pushingpulling objects weighing 2550 lbs.
              • Frequent standing, twisting and walking.
              • Frequent use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
              • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, reaching, gripping and repetitive footleg and handarm movements.
              • Occasional liftingcarrying and pushingpulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
              • Occasional keyboard usedata entry.
              • Occasional use of smell to detectrecognize odors.
              • Occasional driving.
              • Rare crawling, running and liftingmoving patients.
                • REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE ANDOR CERTIFICATIONS

                  State of Work Location: Illinois

                  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
                  • Or
                  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
                  • Or
                  • Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

                    • State of Work Location: Missouri

                      • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Missouri Division of Professional Registration
                      • Or
                      • Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) Missouri Division of Professional Registration
                      • Or
                      • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Missouri Division of Professional Registration

                        • State of Work Location: Oklahoma

                          • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
                          • Or
                          • Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP) Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
                          • Or
                          • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
                          • Or
                          • Licensed Counselors and Drug Counselor Mental Health (LADCMH) Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
                          • Or
                          • Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
                          • Or
                          • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
                          • Or
                          • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health

                            • State of Work Location: Wisconsin

                              • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
                              • Or
                              • Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
                              • Or
                              • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
                              • Or
                              • Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFTTL) Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
                              • Or
                              • Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
                              • Or
                              • Professional Counselor Training License (LPCIT) Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

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Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Safety Assurance
  • Social Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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