Overview:
The primary care behavioral health clinician (BHC) works in the primary care clinic delivering accessible, equitable, evidence-based assessment and treatment for children, their families as a member of the primary care team. The BHC works closely with primary care providers and staff to offer evidence-based therapy for patients aged 0-21 and their families to address a wide range of presenting concerns. The role also offers opportunities for integrated consultation during patients’ medical visits, as well as education and collaboration with medical staff to ensure comprehensive, equitable and effective treatment of behavioral health concerns. Successful applicants will be comfortable with a flexible, fast-paced, and team-based work environment. This job posting is for a clinic in Athens, Ohio.
Job Description Summary:
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. May participate in rotating on-call coverage.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Conducts psychological evaluations to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Provides individual or group therapy sessions to patients to help them cope with emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Develops and implements evidence-based psychological interventions for patients.
- Maintains accurate and confidential records of patient interactions and treatment plans.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Stays up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in the field of psychology to provide the best possible care to patients.
Education Requirement:
- Graduate of an accredited university doctoral program in health service psychology including clinical, counseling, or school psychology, required.
- Completion of a pre-professional psychology internship program, required.
- Completion of a post-doctoral training or equivalent experience, preferred
Licensure Requirement:
Eligible for Psychology licensure in the State of Ohio, required.
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
(not specified)
Experience:
Experience in health service psychology, or equivalent education, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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