Healthcare Homeless Behavioral Health Provider

Healthcare for the Homeless Behavioral Health Provider

Base pay range: $31.48/hr - $44.37/hr

• Working title: Behavioral Health Provider
• Classification title: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor (21-1023)
• Division: Healthcare for the Homeless
• Program: Behavioral Health
• Reports to: Manager of Mental Health Services
• FLSA status: Non-Exempt:
  Full-time
• Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am to 5pm
• Wage Range: $31.48 to $44.37 hourly; depending on number of years of transferable experience and internal equity

Serving the Yellowstone County community and south-central Montana for nearly 50 years, River Stone Health is an essential provider of personal and public health services. Health, Education, Leadership and Protection – HELP is what we do. From medical, dental and behavioral healthcare; home care and hospice; public health services like immunizations, WIC, health promotion and restaurant inspections; and educating the next generation of health professionals, our expertise spans all ages and stages of life.

Underlying principles of access, affordability, compassion and quality in all interactions, River Stone Health improves life, health and safety for all of the communities we serve. Foremost, we are committed to creating a sense of belonging and engagement that respects the intrinsic value of every member of our team and the community we serve.

River Stone Health recognizes that depression is the third most common reason for a visit to a health center and one in four adults suffer from a mental disorder in a given year. The Behavioral Health team provides mental health and substance abuse counseling and treatment for patients and provides referrals to other community-based services.

The behavioral health provider is a dually licensed professional, LCPC/LCSW AND LAC, that will assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional or substance abuse issues. Duties include individual and/or group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention and education. The position consults with physicians and other clinic staff to provide solution-focused care. The position coordinates and connects patients and clients to appropriate social services to meet the physical, financial, social and/or environmental needs of patients and their families as needed.

Duties may also include supervision on Peer Support Specialist or License Counseling Candidates.

• LCSW/LCPC and dual LAC: 70%
• Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, physical abuse, etc.
• Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
• Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
• Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
• Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
• Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
• Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
• Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
• Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
• Represent River Stone Health in meetings, trainings or public events when needed.
• Help coordinate with case management for patients and their families.
• Performs a variety of community outreach services, including conducting informative workshops, providing information, advise, and counsel to other community…