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Behavioral Health Therapist II
Description
Starting rate of pay: $66,491.25-year
Job Purpose or Objective(s): Provide counseling to individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health.
Primary Tasks:
-Provide assessment and stabilization for individuals who may be experiencing mental health crises.
-Counsel individuals to process crisis issues associated with, but not limited to; addictions and substance abuse, family, marital problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, aging and any other emotional stressors.
-Provide Behavioral Health services, self-care plan development, coping skills, motivational interviewing, and related integrated Behavioral Health services.
-Work closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and preventive program services staff encountering patients in all medical clinic settings
-Refer patients for inpatient treatment services, arrange for transportation, and provide any necessary documentation to facilities.
-Prepare and maintain all treatment records, maintain confidentiality of patient records, and upholds patient safety standards.
-Serves as liaison between medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside agencies.
-Provide services in a range of hospital settings including: family practice, ER, pediatrics, med-surge women’s health, etc.
-Interpret and assist in resolving problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.
-Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments, refer for continuing services, or develop treatment plans.
-Perform other duties as may be assigned.
