Requisition ID:
26804
Senior, Therapist (Social Worker)
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Consultant, as part of the primary care team, is responsible for providing standardized counseling/talk therapy, for NCNC’s patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse in an integrated model of care. The BHC will provide behavioral health consultation to children, adolescents, adults and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning.
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Counseling or other related field Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for mental conditions.
- Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
- Comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good knowledge of psycho-pharmacology.
- This position may be stationed within one or more of our clinics, in a school or other contracted organization, or a combination of some or all.
- Must demonstrate tact, patience and excellent oral and written communication skills in dealing with patients, peers and external partners.
- Possess effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must possess the ability to cope with complex situations in a professional manner.
- Must respect and maintain confidentiality.
- Must comply with all HIPAA rules.
- Plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including using appropriate judgment.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work appropriately.
Preferred:
- Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently
Additional Information:
- All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue guidelines. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3DH3z6f
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- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply