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Job Overview:
As an Integrated Health Clinician, your role will be instrumental in facilitating the seamless integration of Behavioral Health and Physical Health services, engaging directly with individuals navigating serious mental illness. You will work with a Clinical Nurse Navigator as part of a Team to deliver clinical services aligned with the Recovery Model.
About us
Central is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to providing mental health services to the community for 75 years. Our mission is to empower individuals to overcome behavioral health challenges and lead fulfilling lives. We operate outpatient programs and community-based programs for all ages focused on delivering accessible and compassionate care to diverse populations.
Schedule:
- Full-time, 37.5 hours/week with flexible scheduling to support consumers’ needs.
Benefits**
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- No Cost Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Ancillary Benefit Options
- Paid Time off (accrued starting at 27 days- vacation & sick time), 7 standard holidays plus up to 2 floating holidays- initial based on hire date- additional days added through years of service
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Travel Assistance Services
- Employee Discount Programs
- Recognized employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
** Eligibility Requirements may apply
Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial assessments and enrollment into the program including a detailed history and provide education about the program and the goals and expectations of treatment.
- Conduct, collect, and review bio-psychosocial assessments of consumers, including completion of formal assessment tools and outcome measures.
- Serve as a consultant to consumers, family, behavioral health, primary care, and other medical offices in the community.
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between the consumer, primary care physician, and psychiatrist.
- Familiarity with a variety of wellness and preventive care programs such as smoking cessation, nutrition, etc.
- Monitor consumers (in person or by phone) for changes in the severity of symptoms and medication side effects. Encourage discussion of any changes with appropriate medical personnel.
- Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing and brief intervention.
- Foster cooperative relationships among the diverse professional disciplines within the program and community.
- Complete documentation of all contacts in the Electronic Medical Record.
- Support and actively engage in consumer-driven recovery efforts, contributing to treatment team meetings and assisting in developing integrated care plans.
- Attend all necessary trainings and weekly/monthly supervision and team meetings.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- Preferred experience in mental health, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge for providing integrated care.
- Must be able to work independently and efficiently.
- Demonstrated experience working in collaborative care models, with experience in health and wellness/preventive care programs.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and capability in serving individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Basic proficiency in MS Word and typing skills.
- Willingness to pursue various certificate and competency courses post-employment (e.g., Primary Care Behavioral Health, Co-occurring Competency Training, Webinars, etc.).
Clearances
In accordance with state regulations, all prospective new employees/contractors must provide originals for photocopy of their Federal Criminal History Record (DHS FBI Background Check), PA Criminal Background Check, and PA Child Abuse Clearance before commencing the offered position.
Central Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Care Provider