Clinical Mental Health Professional

Job Description: The Behavioral Health Professional (Clinical) utilizes clinical expertise to independently perform comprehensive psychiatric and substance use evaluations, psychosocial assessments, assess crisis situations, appropriately provide needed resources and/or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties. This position provides care appropriate to the established plan of care in the assigned patient population. Essential Functions Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive psychiatric and substance use evaluations. Diagnoses various mental, substance, and behavioral disorders to assist in the development of a care plan. Provides appropriate recommendations for outpatient treatment or admission to inpatient services, coordinating with both internal and external care team members Works with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan in order to provide further care, services, and referrals in order to ensure continuity of care. Organizes and prioritizes daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility. Performs behavioral health consultations, conducts psychosocial assessments, provides supportive, and other behavioral health interventions as necessary. Educates, communicates, and coordinates with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues. Credentialing through medical staff office and peer review requirements may apply if working in the behavioral health setting. Skills Behavioral Health Intervention Patient Care Mutli-disciplinary Teaming Community Based Services Continuity of Care Communication Referrals Psychosocial Evaluation Patient and Family Coordination Conflict Resolution Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. Current State Licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer Skills, i.e., email, word processing. Preferred Qualifications Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams. Dual licensure with current state Licensure as LAC Montana only: Current State Licensure of MHPP Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly ... (truncated, view full listing at source)