Job Description:

Mental Health Therapist - MFT or LPC (Licensed or Intern)The Mental Health Therapist works as part of an integrated interdisciplinary team serving individuals with behavioral health problems within a primary health care setting. The Mental Health Therapist handles crisis intervention needs and maintains a daily schedule of individual and/or group therapeutic treatments. In addition to treating severe and persistent mental health issues (SPMI,) they provide counseling and skill training for pain management, diabetic control, and other areas of patient education needs. This may include substance abuse and social skills interventions such as areas of domestic violence. In all cases, they work closely with primary care providers and other team members to develop specific behavioral change plans for patients that often experience complicated medical needs.Key ResponsibilitiesPatient CareResponsible for performing the necessary functions of the integrated care position including screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment in accordance with the scope of practice guidelines, employee licenses and certifications, protocols, and standing orders.Consult with medical providers and behavioral health team regarding the level of care needed for all medical patients screenedAssist in brief intervention for medical patients in brief appointments or in the context of medical appointmentsComplete referrals to behavioral health team and track response to referralsFacilitate appropriate screenings of all medical patients 12 years old and older in the areas of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and domestic violenceFacilitate screenings annually during a wellness visit or preventive care visitFollow up with all patients referred for ongoing behavioral health care while patients are waiting on a waitlist, if applicable, to ensure continuity of care.Patient Records and Data CollectionEnsure all patient records, charts, and all related documentation is maintained current and consistent with best practices, in accordance with KHP policies, and within all relevant laws and regulationsResponsible for documentation and coding of patient care; records all interactions and scoring or screeningsMaintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and KHP policiesFacilitate and coordinate data collection efforts in conjunction with QA, Patient Resources, and ManagementCare Coordination and IntegrationCollaborate with medical and behavioral health providers to develop, implement, audit, and modify procedures for screening, assessment, brief intervention, and referral to treatmentWork collaboratively with onsite behavioral health to manage the needs of patientsCollaborate with QA, providers, and Patient Resources in monthly administrative meetings to facilitate the ongoing mission of integration of health services.Clinical Quality PerformanceAssists in the compilation of statistical data and patient outcomes for KHP needs, as requestedParticipates in KHP quality performance programsHelps to maintain a safe and clean patient care environmentParticipates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practiceOtherPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all applicable laws, including but not limited to medical records laws, HIPAA, billing and coding laws, OSHA, and the corporate compliance program of KHPDesired Skills:§ Demonstrated significant knowledge of models of behavioral and primary integrated care and SBIRT model§ Demonstrated strengths of personal integrity, self-confidence§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills§ Experience working in a medical setting preferred§ Experience working with electronic health records preferred§ Ability to empathize and connect with patients§ Bi-lingual: Spanish-speaking preferred§ Accessibility and mobility normally associated with the practice of behavioral health''Work RemotelyNoJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceRelocation assistanceRetirement planVision insuranceMedical specialties:PsychiatrySchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayWork Location: One location