Behavioral Health Specialist

• Ability to use good judgement to respond to emergencies.


• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.


• Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health services and appropriate levels of care.


• Familiarity with differential diagnosis of common mental health and/or substance use disorders.


• Knowledge of public health problems, principles, and practices.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses and identifies a patient’s behavioral health needs, barriers to care, and therapeutic interventions/techniques to assist the patient to their optimal level of functioning.


• Demonstrates expertise in various therapeutic modalities, the DSM 5 Classification system, multi-cultural issues, and employing counseling and education skills to empower their patients.


• Completes medical record documentation in a timely manner in accordance with program, departmental, regulatory, third-party payor, and network compliance standards.


• Works collaboratively with both internal/external customers and teams. Uses knowledge of available resources to ensure patient care needs are met and transitions of care coordinated.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team

• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Floats to other locations as assigned based on business needs.

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    • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans with great coverage at VERY affordable rates. 
    
    
    • 403b Retirement Plan with generous company match
    
    
    • Paid Time Off for holidays, vacation, sick & personal days
    
    
    • Employee Assistance Program
    
    
    • Tuition Reimbursement