Share Email Opening Title Behavioral Health Clinician  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Category Behavioral Health   Description HealthWorks for Northern Virginia is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the medically underserved and uninsured populations of Northern Virginia. We provide quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care to all ages who might not otherwise be able to afford it. For more information about who we are and what we do, please visit www.hwnova.org. Work Life Balance NO WEEKENDS!! Competitive Salary and Benefits package includes a 401K Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, STD, LTD; Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays. HealthWorks is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization. *NO RECRUITERS* Description of Duties: Conduct client intakes, assessments, diagnoses, psychotherapy, case management and treatment plans, utilizing the designated HW screening tools and processes; Deliver brief intervention and brief therapy for medical patients including, but not limited to, utilizing motivational interviewing, behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques; Ensure all patient records, charts and all related documentation is current and is maintained consistent with HW requirements For the SBIRT program, provide screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment in accordance with SBIRT protocols for medical patients age 18 and older. As appropriate, collaborate with other HW medical and behavioral health professionals to develop, implement, audit, and modify SBIRT procedures for screening, assessment, brief intervention, and referral to treatment Assist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating and managing mental health and psychosocial issues; Conduct substance abuse assessments and ensure enrollment into appropriate substance abuse treatment program; Work with community partners to identify resources for patients, and participate in community meetings as appropriate; Provide patients with self-management tools and education to help them cope with behavioral health and primary care stresses; Help patients identify healthier lifestyle choices and plans for implementation to avoid development or worsening of chronic disease and illness; Assist patients in complying with medical treatment, such as offering strategies to cope with medical side effects; Support patients in complying with psychotropic medication prescriptions; Make assessment as to when the patients behavioral health needs will be better met at another facility, facilitate referrals and enrollments; track responses to referrals ; Provide the primary care team with timely feedback about the patients status, treatment recommendations and treatment, and progress, via all required documentation in the electronic health record system; work with the primary care team to formulate and revise treatment plans; Assist in the detection of at risk patients and in the development of plans to prevent worsening of their condition; Provide consultation and training to the primary care providers, and other team members, to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health issues; Work with other members of the behavioral health team, and larger primary care team as appropriate, to evaluate behavioral health program processes and revise as appropriate; Assist in compilation of statistical data and patient outcomes as requested Participate in the primary care team meetings as indicated. Participate in training as indicated.   Position Requirements Qualifications: Successful Master’s level education in a field such as social work or professional counseling; Current Commonwealth of Virginia behavioral health licensure required to include LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist strongly preferred Two (2) years of experience working with clients in a community based setting preferred; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrates significant knowledge of models of behavioral and primary integrated care. Prior academic or practical training in motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Demonstrates excellent working knowledge of behavioral health medicine and evidence based treatment for mental health conditions. Demonstrates strengths of personal integrity and self-confidence. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary medical setting preferred. Experience working with electronic health records preferred. Experience in some level of program administration. Experience in providing training preferred. Demonstrates ability to be flexible and highly reliable. Demonstrates strong administrative and customer service skills to include prioritizing and executing a variety of tasks simultaneously; being self motivated; ability to maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, providers, staff and other customers/vendors. Comfortable with the primary care setting, working with an interdisciplinary team.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Close Date   Open Date 8/9/2022   Location LCHC Reston   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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