The Behavioral Health Clinician II is responsible for providing direct, high-quality psychotherapy services including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and various forms of therapy (group, individual, family) for patients. This role also involves assisting patients and families with understanding diagnoses, identifying resources, and potentially serving as a primary therapist or preceptor for interns.
Requirements summary
A Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required, along with an active Alabama LICSW, LPC, or LMFT license and BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, case management, and a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.
To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The Behavioral Health Clinician II shall be responsible to provide direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, case management and discharge planning.
This individual will assist patients and their families to understand and adjust to diagnoses and potential treatments.
The Clinician will also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge.
In addition, the Clinician may assume primary therapist responsibilities as directed by the Physician.
The Clinician may also serve as a preceptor to Behavioral Health interns.
This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
Education/Experience: Master’s degree or above from an accredited college in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field required.
Prior experience with psychiatry, behavioral health, and knowledge of case management is preferred.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position and/or industry preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Active Alabama LICSW, LPC, or LMFT required, BLS required, additional certifications (Secure, ACLS, PALS, etc.) may be required depending upon area assigned Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
Ability to evaluate and access difficulties and strengths in age specific psycho-social functioning.
Knowledge of diagnostic criteria from the most current DSM.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed.
Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis about concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations Primary Location: Baptist Health Behavioral Health Job: Behavioral Health Clinician II Behavioral Health Clinician II Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.
