Behavioral Health Specialist

Overview

From primary to specialty care as well as walk-in and virtual services CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.

CHI Health has an immediate opportunity for a Behavioral Health Specialist - Millard outpatient clinic

We understand you have personal responsibilities outside of your profession and also care about your well-being.

With you in mind, we offer the following benefits to support your work/life balance:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Direct Primary Plan (No copay, no deductible, and access to CHI Health provider 24/7)

• Premium Access to our Family Care Program supporting your needs for childcare, pet care, and/or adult dependent care

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

• Adoption Assistance

• Wellness Programs

• Flexible spending accounts

CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, includes 150+ clinics delivering quality care to patients across Nebraska and southeast Iowa. Our full-service network provides a variety of Primary Care & Priority Care Services, including Family, Internal, Geriatric, and Pediatric Medicine, in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists the primary care physicians in recognizing, treating and managing mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues.

• Contribute and participate as a member of the primary care team.

• Provide consultation and education/training to the primary care providers and staff to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems.

• Provide brief, focused interventions for clients in need of mental health and substance use services within the primary care setting.

• Advise and assist the primary care provider about the best place of service for patients with mental health/chemical dependency problems, either in the primary care setting or referral to specialty treatment.

• Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessment to work with primary care physician to create and implement integrated care plans.

• Provide crisis intervention services when required.

• Assist in detection of high risk patients and develop collaborative plans to prevent worsening of conditions.

• Work in conjunction with primary care provider, where indicated, to effect behavioral changes in patients with, or at risk for, physical disorders/medical conditions to help them make healthier lifestyle choices

Qualifications

Experience

Prefer two to three years of post license experience in a mental health/addiction recovery or related field. Experience with Health Psychology desirable.

Education/Licensure

Masters degree in Counseling or other related Behavioral Health Field. Acceptable licenses: LISW, LIMHP, PhD, PsyD.

Pay Range

$29.76 - $35.39 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.