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Behavioral Health Consultant - YHEP
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Description:
Philadelphia FIGHT Youth Health Empowerment Program (YHEP) Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) Job Description Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00a.m. to 5:00pm (No evenings or weekends) Department: Behavioral Health Supervisor: Chief, Behavioral Health Full-Time, 40 hours per week; Exempt This is an exciting opportunity for an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist to work as part of a team that treats adolescents and young adults. Organization Background Philadelphia FIGHT, initially founded in 1990 as a comprehensive AIDS service organization, is now a Federally Qualified Health Center with five clinical sites, providing access to state-of-the art, culturally competent primary care, advocacy, social services, consumer education, and outreach for all patients in need. The Y-HEP Health Center offers an inclusive, trauma-informed, gender affirming approach to healthcare for adolescents and young adults (ages 13-24), providing access to comprehensive primary care, sexual and reproductive health services, integrated behavioral health, PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV), and other relevant social services that aim to address the social determinants of health. Job Responsibilities The BHC is embedded in the medical clinic to offer their expertise on a patient's psychosocial stressors and behavioral health issues. The ideal candidate has combination of skills, including case management, assessment, diagnosis, and brief interventions. Primary Tasks and Responsibilities: Screen for mental health disorders, social stressors, and unhealthy lifestyle choices using empirically validated measures. Refer patients as appropriate to mental health and substance use treatment programs. Provide motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to patients. Offer brief problem-solving interventions to improve treatment adherence. Crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed. Participate in daily staff huddles and weekly case conferences to collaborate with other professionals and across clinics. Occasionally lead case conferences related to behavioral health issues for medical staff. Document interactions in EMR. Other duties as requested or assigned. Qualifications Current Pennsylvania license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) required. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a BHC or 3 years of experience as a therapist required. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with medical providers, support staff, and other professionals across multiple disciplines. Experience with diverse populations and youth. Physical Demands Ability to continuously stand, walk or sit. Ability to bend, climb stairs frequently. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds infrequently. Ability to squat occasionally Benefits Package Philadelphia FIGHT offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes: 15 vacation days per year (increases to 20 after 1 year of employment). 12 sick days per year. 11 paid holidays. 403B with employer match Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1. FSA with an annual employer contribution for medical HRSA-approved site with loan repayment options available. Work Environment Generally works in a clinical office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical clinical setting. Other Initial probationary period is three months. Philadelphia FIGHT requires proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination series for all new employees hired. Medical and religious exemptions will be honored consistent with EEOC regulation. FIGHT is and EEO, Affirmative Action, LGBTQ, people living with HIV/AIDS, and protected veterans' institution . We recognize that an inclusive workforce with a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds is an integral part in our organizational success. We encourage and embrace a diverse workforce that provides us with unlimited ideas and innovative solutions. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees from many backgrounds. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Company:
Philadelphia Fight
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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