Licensed Professional Counselor, Lpc, Lmht, Lmft, Or

Company: KLAMATH HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, INC (Klamath Open Door
Location: Mount Angel
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Salary TBD:We are rapidly growing FQHC and are looking to fill more than one position in our behavioral health dept. including several LCSWs and a Psychiatric Nurse Practioner.We are in the process of remodeling a three-story building which, over time, will be complete with Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, and Behavioral Health.At KHP, we offer the option for loan repayment, relocation reimbursement, and the potential to join our amazing family and, to support our mission to provide patient care to the underserved.Along with an HPSA score of 18, our vision is a tradition of working together providing compassionate quality services for a healthy community!Tucked into the Klamath Basin at the southern tip of Upper Klamath Lake, the sunny City of Klamath Falls is in a perfect position to offer cultural excursions and adventurous retreats. Learn about the City's beginnings along the Oregon Trail by riding the quaint Trolley or taking a historic walking tour. Venture to the trails and lakes in the region for cross country skiing, hiking, canoeing, or bird watching. Klamath County provides one of the most beautiful and authentic nature experiences anywhere. Klamath County is just the kind of place that might change your life, certainly your perspective._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 Responsibilities*Patient Care* Responsible 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 screened* Assist in brief intervention for medical patients in brief appointments or in the context of medical appointments* Complete referrals to behavioral health team and track response to referrals* Facilitate appropriate screenings of all medical patients 12 years old and older in the areas of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and domestic violence* Facilitate screenings annually during a wellness visit or preventive care visit* Follow 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 Collection* Ensure 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 regulations* Responsible for documentation and coding of patient care; records all interactions and scoring or screenings* Maintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and KHP policies* Facilitate and coordinate data collection efforts in conjunction with QA, Patient Resources, and ManagementCare Coordination and Integration* Collaborate with medical and behavioral health providers to develop, implement, audit, and modify procedures for screening, assessment, brief intervention, and referral to treatment* Work collaboratively with onsite behavioral health to manage the needs of patients* Collaborate with QA, providers, and Patient Resources in monthly administrative meetings to facilitate the ongoing mission of integration of health services.Clinical Quality Performance* Assists in the compilation of statistical data and patient outcomes for KHP needs, as requested* Participates in KHP quality performance programs* Helps to maintain a safe and clean patient care environment* Participates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practiceOther* Performs other duties as assigned* Complies with all applicable laws, including but not limited to medical records laws, HIPAA, billing and coding laws, OSHA, and the corporate compliance program of KHP*Desired 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 Remotely* NoJob Types: Full-time, ContractPay: From $1.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Relocation assistance* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shiftWork Location: One location

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