Behavioral Health Practitioner (MSW)

Company: Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center
Location: Hancock
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Job Code: 2023-HAFP-003 FLSA Status:: Exempt FTE: 80 hours bi-weekly Location: Hancock Family Health ClinicSummary:The Behavioral Health Practitioner serves as an integral member of the clinical care team. Responsible for providing a full array of behavioral health services to patients from children and adults, including but not limited to screening and assessment, care planning and coordination, and interventions providing brief, focused prevention, treatment, recovery services, and support for patients with persistent illness, within an integrated primary care clinic environment or via telehealth. Additional Substance Use Disorder-related services may be provided if the Practitioner has CAADC or MCBAP credentials. This position will provide service primarily at the Hancock Family Health Center, as well as the Houghton Family Health Center.Benefits Package includes: UGLFHC employees have holidays and weekends off, as well as day shift scheduling only. Full benefits package, including: ZERO cost to employee for Health, RX, Dental & Vision (single coverage, BCBS Blue for full-time employees), Medical Opt Out $200/month payment, Paid Time Off, Group Life and AD&D (paid by employer), Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability (paid by employer), Flexible Spending Accounts for health & dependent care expenses, Retirement Plan with 3% employer contribution (after eligibility requirements met), Employee Assistance Program, AFLAC, Pet Insurance Plans (at discounted rates), bereavement and jury duty. Job Qualifications:Education, Training, Licensing and CredentialingRequired:- Licensed Master Social Worker or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW)- Evidence of basic life support (BLS), or willingness and ability to obtain prior to, or upon hirePreferred:- Current Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) credential in accordance with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP), or eligibility to pursue and willingness to obtain certificationExperience and SkillsRequired:- Experience maintaining confidential information and adherence to HIPAA and CFR 42 Part 2- Typing and computer skills including use of email and documentation in electronic health record- If recovering from chemical dependency, a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety immediately preceding the date of hirePreferred:- Two years post master's relevant experience in behavioral health field- Minimum two years experience working within a medical clinic- Experience with tele-medicine- Knowledge of case management functions and chronic disease model- Demonstrated experience or understanding of team-based care in a medical home- Strong understanding of medical terminology and chronic conditions- Familiarity in treatment of episodic and chronic BHS/SUD/medical conditions- Experience with solution-focused, brief therapy interventions- Experience using motivational interview techniques- Prior work experience in an FQHC or another integrated clinic environmentFull Job DescriptionPI216856308

Keywords: Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, Duluth , Behavioral Health Practitioner (MSW), Other , Hancock, Minnesota