Behavioral Health Clinician

Behavioral Health Clinician

*Are you looking for meaningful, rewarding work that provides access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all. Join our growing team here at Choptank Community Health. 

Join Choptank Community Health’s growing integrated behavioral health program and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, of therapists, medical and dental providers, focused on whole patient wellness. Full-time, part-time, hybrid, and flexible schedules are available.  Caseload requirements for our providers are 9 patients per day Monday-Friday, and with no on call requirements. Choptank Health is a Federally qualified Health Care facility and participates with the National Health Service Corp loan repayment program. Qualified clinicians can be awarded up to 100,000 dollars.  

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team, the Behavioral Health Clinician will provide direct services including individual (children and adults), couple, family, and group therapeutic services to patients.

Required Skills/Abilities:                               

• Working knowledge of MD Mental Health policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices, including trauma informed care framework.
• Strong clerical/administrative skills including personal computer skills (Microsoft Office software).
• CPR Certification
• Valid MD driver’s license

Education and Experience:

• Must have MD Licensed Clinician (LCSW-C, LCPC, LMFT, LMSW, LGPS, LGMFT)
• Must have master’s degree from an accredited University
• Must be able to meet and maintain the CCHS credentialing requirements
• Minimum of 2 years' experience providing therapy to adults, children, and families

Core Values: 

• Commitment To Service 
• Respect 
• Quality  
• Teamwork 
• Patient Focus 
• Integrity  
• Accountability 
• Caring & Compassion  
• Professionalism  
• Listening & Responding 
• Safety  
• AIDET

Job Related Competencies:

• Emotional Intelligence- Ability to bring out the best in oneself and others by perceiving, assessing and positively influencing one’s own and other people’s emotions.
• Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective. 
• Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
• Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Addresses referrals from Choptank Health Medical and Dental providers, including referrals via warm hand-offs 
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to assess needs and coordinate services 
• Maintains weekly scheduled appointments in our electronic records system 
• Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners 
• Completes required documentation and implementation in a timely manner.  Documentation includes intake paperwork, biopsychosocial assessment, diagnostic screens, and assessments as necessary, treatment planning, discharge planning, satisfaction survey, and community referrals when needed. 
• Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to our patients 
•  Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency 
•  Maintain an active client caseload, based on the needs of the program and in accordance with COMAR regulations.
• Other duties as assigned 
• Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, or hybrid

Pay: Negotiable based on experience 

Benefits:

• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) employer match
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Tuition and Education Assistance
• Employee wellness program 
• Loan repayment potential
• Supplemental pay types - Provider incentive program

 Physical setting:  Office

Schedule:  8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

 Work Location: Jobs available in Easton and St Michaels MD.

Note: As a healthcare organization that accepts Medicare/Medicaid - we are required to comply with all Federal mandates related to vaccines. This requirement applies to all current and future Choptank employees.