Behavioral Health Consultant - Free Health Clinic

Job Overview:

The purpose of this position is to serve as part of the ambulatory treatment team providing direct behavioral health services to patients. Duties may include consultation, assessment, individual/family/group counseling/psychotherapy, education, prevention, medical exam room-based intervention, referral and service coordination with other community agencies and programs.  Assist with program development and evaluation as directed. Perform other clinical, administrative, educational and/or research duties (commensurate with training and ethical scope of practice) as needed and directed.

Location: Good Samaritan Free Clinic 

Schedule: 20-working hours weekly to be scheduled Monday-Friday, Day shift. 

Job Requirements:

Master's Degree
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW); OR 
Licensed Professional Clinical Consultant (LPCC)
Generalist knowledge of a wide variety behavioral health conditions and evidence based treatment modalities to serve diverse groups of patients across the lifespan 
Must be able to work in a team based integrated brief treatment model
Up to 3 years experience Professional Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Consultant

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assessments: Evaluate mental health, life stress, and behavioral health histories
• Treatment Planning: Build personalized recovery and wellness goals with clients
• Direct Therapy: Lead individual counseling sessions
• Crisis Management: Handle acute emotional distress and de-escalate urgent situations
• Documentation: Keep accurate, secure, and confidential client records in EPIC

Community and Resource Duties

• Case Management: Link clients to housing, food assistance, and job programs
• Care Coordination: Work alongside doctors, psychiatrists and specialists for collaborative, person-centered care 
• Advocacy: Help vulnerable people navigate complex public health systems

  Other Job-Related Information:

  Incumbent must be an independently licensed clinical social worker or Licensed Professional Clinical Consultant and experienced in providing consultation, assessment and treatment of behavioral health problems for patients across the life span and willing to work in a fast-paced team based practice.

  Working Conditions:

  Climbing - Occasionally
  Concentrating - Consistently
  Continuous Learning - Consistently
  Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
  Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
  Kneeling - Rarely
  Lifting <10 Lbs - Occasionally
  Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
  Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely
  Pulling - Occasionally
  Pushing - Occasionally
  Reaching - Frequently
  Reading - Consistently
  Sitting - Frequently
  Standing - Frequently
  Stooping - Occasionally
  Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
  Use of Hands - Frequently
  Color Vision - Consistently
  Walking - Consistently

  TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
  At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

  Serve: ALWAYS…
  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
  Excel: ALWAYS…
  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
  Respect: ALWAYS…
  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
  Value: ALWAYS…
  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
  Engage: ALWAYS…
  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community