Behavioral Health Clinician

Behavioral Health Clinician

Location: Hybrid/Remote position - Work 1 week per month in Flagstaff Care Center

Job Description:

• Provide brief behavioral interventions for a broad spectrum of physical and mental health problems using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate virtually and in person.
• Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development for assessment of patient care to include knowledge of the use of adult and pediatric screening instruments, as well as the ability to screen for and identify substance abuse problems.
• Provide consultation and training to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
• Utilize electronic health record and verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers, and other treating providers in a timely manner.
• Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the medical provider and the psychiatric consultant.
• Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization.
• Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry.
• Participate in team meetings, consultations, case presentations.
• Actively participate in daily clinic operations, including process improvement and development of a team-based approach.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations, Vera policies and procedures, and all safety regulations.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in clinical psychology, behavioral science, clinical social work, or a related field.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist.
• Arizona state independent license.
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services to a wide range of ages, preferably within a healthcare setting.
• Experience with evidence-based counseling techniques.
• Experience working in EMR systems.
• Experience in coding and documentation, preferably this experience includes work with Medicare Advantage and HCC.
• Experience working with MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system.
• Flexible, high-energy level, team player, and strong interest in health and fitness, extroverted, self-starter, interest in larger systems issues in addition to individual patient care.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders, when appropriate (e.g., motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation).
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base pay and annual incentive bonus.
• Premium medical, dental, vision coverage with health savings account (HSA) pre-tax savings option.
• Access to Vera care center services, health coaching.
• Medical education coverage (2 weeks plus $2,500 stipend).
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Matching 401(k) retirement program.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Employee Health Requirements:

• Documentation of Hep B vaccination or proof of immunity (titer).
• Documentation of proof of a negative TB test in the last 90 days before start-date.
• CPR certification (BLS) pre-hire and ongoing.
• Documentation of annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations in compliance with company policy.

Compensation:

• $37-$44/hr. (national average, premium markets may vary)