Behavioral Health Practitioner - Des Moines, IA, US
1 day ago
Job description
As a Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) at PHC, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers and care team support staff to address the mental and behavioral health needs of patients in a primary care clinic setting. You will provide assessment and behavioral interventions as well as brief-targeted and long-term therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. May provide services through in-person and telehealth visits.
This position typically works at PHC East Side Clinic in Des Moines. This position is typically scheduled to work Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or 9 AM - 6 PM. Our team members are occasionally needed to cover other shifts or to work at other PHC clinics in Ames, Des Moines, and Marshalltown. Mileage reimbursement and/or an out of town travel bonus may apply.
What You Will Do
Provides behavioral health care in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies and procedures of PHC. Collaborates with PHC healthcare and psychiatric providers, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive clinical services to primary care patients, targeting interventions to improve patient functioning, behavior and clinical outcomes.
Provides brief and long term therapy to individuals and families in PHC clinics or via telehealth to support optimum mental, behavioral, emotional, and physical health. Provides assessment and diagnostic impressions, including identifying and evaluating health risk behaviors. Develops and updates treatment plans as appropriate.
Accepts referrals from internal healthcare providers and external sources. Responds to the referring provider's concern or question, as appropriate, providing timely, focused feedback.
Makes referrals for community mental health resources as appropriate. Collaborates with clinic staff to provide patients with referrals for appropriate specialty.
Maintains current and accurate documentation of services provided in accordance with standards set by PHC and grant requirements. Provides maintenance of various management databases.
Provides clinical consultation and educational programs on behavioral health related topics to staff, students, consumers, and other agencies as requested.
Follows and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, risk management, health records/peer review, accreditation requirements and federal, state, and local regulations.
Required Qualifications
Social Worker (LISW or LMSW), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) license recognized by the State of Iowa.
Master's degree in Social Work, Marital and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field accepted for required license.
Experience with and working knowledge of third-party payers and associated regulations.
Must be obtained within 90 days of employment:
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Mandatory Reporter Training for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the State of Iowa.
Strong professional skills with ability to interact with others calmly and empathically along with de-escalating difficult situations.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with diverse populations.
Strong problem-solving skills with analytical and critical thinking capability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Basic computer proficiency, including use of email, word processing and spreadsheet applications, and electronic health records.
Excellent collaboration and team-oriented skills.
Good listening skills.
Organization, prioritization and time management skills.
Detail orientation with a high degree of accuracy.
Flexible and adaptive with ability to manage stress and maintain resilience.
Generous PTO accrual
Eight paid holidays
License/certification fee reimbursement*
Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement*
Tuition reimbursement program
401k with company match
Medical, dental, vision
Life & disability insurance
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance
Discounted pet insurance
PHC Pride rewards program
Required Skills
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Your related experience and skills determine your base pay. The typical hiring range for this position is $min - mid per hour/annually. Candidates with extensive related experience may be considered for a higher pay rate up to the pay range maximum. In addition to base pay, PHC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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*Applies to positions requiring clinical licensure or certification.
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