**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***
Under the supervision Medical Director, or the Medical Director’s designee, this position is a provider of behavioral health services both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Assesses social and emotional needs of health center patients at various clinics to identify risk areas related to various health conditions, pregnancy, parenting, families in crisis and adolescents and adults with psycho-social needs. Provides direct counseling services to patients. Promotes healthcare integration through utilizing primary care behavioral health.
Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, or a Master’s in related Human Services field with eligibility for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Experience: One year of professional experience.
Other Requirements: LMSW, LLMSW or LPC. For LLMSW full licensure required within two years of employment. Must complete Basic Life Support certification.
Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.
(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)
Working Conditions:
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This position works in an indoor environment. There is no planned exposure to prominent lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions.
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This position is exposed to individuals in crisis. These individuals may suffer from mental or emotional illness, have violent tendencies or be unconcerned with their personal safety and hygiene.
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This position is required to travel for meetings and appointments.
Physical Requirements:
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This position requires the ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.
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This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, traverse, climb, balance, twist, bend, stoop/crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, handle, pinch, type, endure repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
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This position’s physical requirements require periodic stamina in balancing, twisting, bending, stooping/crouching, squatting, kneeling, crawling, lifting handling, and pinching,
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This position’s physical requirements require regular stamina in standing, traversing, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and grasping.
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This position’s physical requirements require continuous stamina in sitting, walking, typing and enduring repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
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This position performs sedentary work requiring a negligible amount of effort in the physical requirements above.
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This position primarily requires close visual acuity to perform tasks within arm’s reach such as: viewing a computer screen, using measurement devices, inspecting and assembling parts, etc.
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This position requires the ability to communicate and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone.
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This position requires the ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter & retrieve information from a computer.
(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)
Updated April 2024
August 6, 2021
ICEA Pro 9
