Social worker behavioral
Behavioral Health Specialist
Pittsburg, PA
MUST :
The Behavioral Health Specialist must have experience :
Clinically licensed in the state of practice with 3+ years of experience in a behavioral health related field including social work, mental health, and / or addiction
Licenses must allow for clinical practice and may include : LCSW-C, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LMHC, PhD, PsyD
2+ years of experience in a community mental health center, FQHC, inpatient psychiatric facility or other setting that serves clientele with complex behavioral health needs
Experience with complex government-sponsored populations preferred, e.g., Medicaid, Medicare beneficiaries
Experience with member engagement, transitions of care, interdisciplinary clinical care, and / or case management preferred
Telehealth experience preferred
Excellent clinical judgment and ability to independently manage a caseload
DUTIES :
Serve as the clinical behavioral health SME within the interdisciplinary care team (ICT) by providing recommendations, referrals, and follow up for behavioral health aspects of member care
Provide and advocate for clinical care using evidence-based approaches including trauma informed care, harm-reduction, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapies, etc.
may include providing short-term solutions-based therapy or emotional management (e.g., anger management)
Serve as a SME by demonstrating the use of trauma informed care and motivational interviewing in member interactions and staff trainings
Maintain close communication with PCP and psychiatrist for all members seen for therapy
Complete documentation of patient care services in electronic health records within 1 business day of interaction
Develop and / or support individual treatment plans for members with chronic mental illness including Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety
Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
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