Behavioral Mental Health Professional (BMHP)
On-siteCoupeville, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct initial mental health evaluations, individual, group, and family therapy, and provide case management services for the Behavioral Health Department at WhidbeyHealth. Perform crisis assessments and triage, deliver brief solution-focused therapy, and offer psychoeducation regarding chronic medical conditions. Coordinate patient care, provide referrals, and maintain documentation in the electronic health record while ensuring patient privacy. Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals and support staff to deliver integrated health care services. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of therapeutic techniques and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- Satisfactory completion of the required supervised practice hours to qualify for obtaining a LICSW certification
- LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)
- Current BLS HCP
- Maintain a valid WA State Driver's License, personal automobile insurance, and is insurable with the District's insurance carrier
- Two years' experience minimum providing clinical services in the mental health field
- Empathy and a person-centered approach to clients
- Tolerance of stress
- The ability to recognize your own limitations and respond to difficult situations
- The ability to apply your knowledge and research to clinical problems
- The capacity to be critical and analytical
- To work in a self-motivated, independent way
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal with people in distress
- The ability to collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines
- The ability to use electronic health record
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