School Based Mental Health Specialist/LCSW, LCMHC, LPA at High Country Community Health

Boone, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Health Assessment, Evidence-Based Treatment, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Consultation, Treatment Planning, Crisis Planning, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Documentation, DSM-5-TR Diagnosis, Rapport Building, Cultural Competence, Supervision, Computer Usage

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description HCCH clinics participate in the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program Our clinics are located in the mountains of western North Carolina. All of our clinics are within two hours of Charlotte and minutes away from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This area offers ample opportunities for snow skiing and snowboarding, hiking, biking, fishing and kayaking. This position may have the option of being hired as an 10-month or 11-month employee. Details to be discussed during the interview process. Job Summary and Responsibilities: The School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist (SBBHS) is responsible for providing and coordinating behavioral health care for patients at High Country Community Health (HCCH), a fully integrated primary care setting. Services may be provided in a clinic or in a school-based setting. This clinician provides evidence-based behavioral health assessment and treatment services to referred patients, predominantly children and adolescents. The clinician monitors symptoms and response to treatment, and works closely/collaborates with the primary care provider, educational system, school staff, consulting psychiatrist/PMHNP, and resource specialist. There is also the opportunity to supervise graduate-level trainees, including doctoral students from the local university. Primary Job Responsibilities: Assess strengths, weaknesses, and presenting problems through completion of assessment tools and intake screening interview Uses assessment information to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan Provide individual and family therapy, as well as consultation with caregivers and teachers related to patients’ needs Collaborate with supervisor, school staff, medical provider and other treatment staff regarding observations and treatment interventions Complete necessary documentation in accordance with service records requirements, Medicaid guidelines, and other insurance requirements Creates, reviews, and modifies crisis plan as needed Monitors, evaluates and records clients progress according to treatment plan Requirements Requirements/Qualifications/Skills/Experience Independently licensed psychological associate, clinical social worker or clinical mental health counselor. Applicants should have experience treating children and adolescents. The candidate will possess experience working within a team-based, interdisciplinary treatment environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working within integrated primary care and/or school- based treatment settings. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with a wide range of patients. Ability to work under supervision and collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team setting. Possess a pleasant, open attitude and a professional awareness of boundaries with patients, co-workers, and supervisors. Seek supervision and consultation as needed with peers and supervisors. Demonstrate an ongoing interest in learning. Competent computer usage. Desire to work with an ethnically and culturally diverse population. Excellent working knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnoses and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions, behavioral and relationship challenges.

Responsibilities

The School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist provides and coordinates behavioral health care, delivering evidence-based assessment and treatment services predominantly to children and adolescents in clinic or school settings. This role involves monitoring symptoms, collaborating closely with primary care providers and school staff, and potentially supervising graduate-level trainees.