Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LMHC, LMHC)

Job Description

Description:

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization that has been providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care, which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of the patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers and eight Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program locations throughout Indiana, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a compassionate Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LMHC, LMHC) to join our team! You will be crucial in providing integrated behavioral health services within the Primary Care Behavioral Health model.

The Behavioral Health Professional is an essential member of our integrated care team and is vital in delivering evidence-based and high-quality care to the individuals and families we serve in our community.

Highlights:

Outpatient only

4-day work week optional

No weekends

No nights

No call

Administrative support

Mission-driven hybrid flexibility

Dedicated case manager onsite

Ongoing professional development training

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Dedicated administrative time built into your schedule

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health patients

Assists providers in recognizing and treating mental, psychosocial, and substance abuse disorders

Provide effective treatment planning and assist patients in achieving goals

Evaluate crises and apply appropriate interventions and referrals

Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric disorders

Maintain an active presence and communicate with Primary Care Providers (PCPs) during clinic hours

Available for same-day and scheduled initial interventions with patients

Performs brief, limited follow-up visits for selected patients

Actively participate in meetings that support IHC’s integrated healthcare model to provide comprehensive care for patients

Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration

Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease, including substance use

Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques

Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient service and make recommendations for improvement

Desired skillset:

The ideal candidate will have excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions

Comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team

Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of chronic conditions

Ability to work through brief patient contacts and make quick and accurate clinical assessments

Strong communication skills

Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Good knowledge of psychopharmacology

At least one year of experience, three years or more preferred

All-inclusive compensation and benefits package:

$80,000 - $89,600 guaranteed annual salary (Based on education and experience)

$5000.00 retention bonus paid after one year

$2500.00 paid for continuing education, including paid licensing fees and tuition reimbursement

Paid malpractice

Life insurance

403(b)/403(b) matching

Two medical plan options, including RX coverage

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Wellness Rewards Program

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Employee Referral Program and much more!

Requirements:

Education, certifications, and dates required when the application submitted

Education: Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university/college

Licensure: LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC licensed in Indiana

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AED included)

Active and clean Indiana Driver's License, including State-mandated Auto Insurance

Must reside within one hour commutable distance of the local clinic

Preferred:

Three years of experience

Bilingual skills are a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.