Behavioral Health Specialist
US-NE-OMAHA
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 304243
Type: Day
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Overview: From primary to specialty care as well as walk-in and virtual services CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours. CHI Health has an immediate opportunity for a Behavioral Health Specialist - Millard outpatient clinic We understand you have personal responsibilities outside of your profession and also care about your well-being. With you in mind, we offer the following benefits to support your work/life balance: * Health/Dental/Vision Insurance * Direct Primary Plan (No copay, no deductible, and access to CHI Health provider 24/7) * Premium Access to our Family Care Program supporting your needs for childcare, pet care, and/or adult dependent care * Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Tuition Assistance for career growth and development * Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs * Adoption Assistance * Wellness Programs * Flexible spending accounts CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, includes 150+ clinics delivering quality care to patients across Nebraska and southeast Iowa. Our full-service network provides a variety of Primary Care & Priority Care Services, including Family, Internal, Geriatric, and Pediatric Medicine, in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients. Responsibilities: * Assists the primary care physicians in recognizing, treating and managing mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues. * Contribute and participate as a member of the primary care team. * Provide consultation and education/training to the primary care providers and staff to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems. * Provide brief, focused interventions for clients in need of mental health and substance use services within the primary care setting. * Advise and assist the primary care provider about the best place of service for patients with mental health/chemical dependency problems, either in the primary care setting or referral to specialty treatment. * Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessment to work with primary care physician to create and implement integrated care plans. * Provide crisis intervention services when required. * Assist in detection of high risk patients and develop collaborative plans to prevent worsening of conditions. * Work in conjunction with primary care provider, where indicated, to effect behavioral changes in patients with, or at risk for, physical disorders/medical conditions to help them make healthier lifestyle choices Qualifications: Experience Prefer two to three years of post license experience in a mental health/addiction recovery or related field. Experience with Health Psychology desirable. Education/Licensure Masters degree in Counseling or other related Behavioral Health Field. Acceptable licenses: LISW, LIMHP, PhD, PsyD.
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