Behavioral Health Provider LCSW LCPC LMFT

Company: OSF HealthCare
Location: Normal
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Sign on Bonus Eligible! $8,000Starting pay for this position is $31.83/hour; base pay offered may increase based on experience, skills and internal equity.POSITION SUMMARY:The Behavioral Health Provider is responsible for providing psychological services and the promotion of behavioral change to patients presenting in Multi-Specialty services with concerns ranging from psychosocial considerations to physical and mental health concerns. Conducts psychosocial evaluations and is grounded in the behavioral medicine knowledge base and quickly assesses, diagnoses, and synthesizes medical and psychiatric data to formulate effective, evidenced based clinical recommendations. Selects and interprets self-report questionnaires to assist with diagnosis and development of treatment plan. Consults and collaborates with multi-disciplinary team in order to provide optimum treatment planning. Uses a variety of brief evidenced based therapies with motivational interviewing as the foundation of communication with patients and family. Monitors patients progress and requests input, revising treatment goals as necessary. The Behavioral Health Provider performs the duties described below in accordance with the specific needs of the practice. May assist with group work and/or educational offerings the specialty practice might offer to patients.Qualifications:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related fieldExperience:Competency in providing a broad range and mix of brief cognitive and/or behaviorally-based interventions.License/Certifications:Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with Behavioral Health experience, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFT) required.Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations.Other Skills/Knowledge:Evidence of being flexible, high-energy, and team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.Ability to efficiently document in electronic health record.Must maintain a valid drivers license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, ability to drive and have access to a car.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience: 3 years post-licensure experience providing counseling.Experience and/or knowledge base working with patients with chronic disease.Specialized training in health psychology; experience working in primary care settings.Demonstrated intermediate to advanced competency in deploying evidence-based practices commonly used in PC settings, i.e. Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Activation (BA), Relapse Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), biofeedback, etc.Experience with psychological assessment and treatment of children and adolescents.Other skills/knowledge:Medical terminologyWill be required to take a base line medical terminology course within 180 days beginning employmentEOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/DisabledJob seekers will be afforded equal opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity, veteran status or disability status.

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