Behavioral Health Clinician - Primary Care, Hybrid
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37584412*Overview**$7,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus* and relocation available* The *Behavioral Health Clinician* provides high-quality behavioral healthcare as a collaborative member of the primary care team focused on short-term episodes of care, counseling, and psychotherapy. *We are offering a $7000 sign-on/retention bonus for this position. *The bonus is available for external hires only, and certain conditions apply.* This is a full-time, 40-hour/week benefitted position located at our Milford, Nashua and Hudson clinics. More information about our benefits can be found here: DHMC and Clinics Employee Benefits*Responsibilities** As a licensed independent mental health clinician works with the Primary Care team to address the behavioral health needs of patients in primary care utilizing the Collaborative Care model of integrated care, which includes consults, short-term counseling, care coordination, outreach and data collection.* Partners with PCP teams to systematically screen and assess for opiate misuse and other substance use disorders. Conduct triage visits and/or initial evaluations to help clarify behavioral health concerns and develop an individualized, appropriate care plan.* Enrolls patients referred by the PCP into the collaborative care program, which includes both in person and telephone outreach visits for a short-term episode of care, up to 12 weeks duration.* Utilizes evidence-based clinical procedures to deliver care in a standardized format and measure patient's symptoms and response to treatment through questionnaires and survey tools.* Effectively maintains and manages a patient registry to track patients, monitor progress and report program focused metrics.* Provides limited face-to-face, short-term counseling including; problem-solving therapy, brief CBT, motivational interviewing or brief supportive therapy.* Proactively communicates with patients, primary care team members and the consulting psychiatrist to aid in effective, patient-centered, team-based care.* Assists patients in need of higher levels or care, specialty mental health or substance use services, outside of primary care, to connect with appropriate treatment resources.* Performs other duties as required or assigned.*Qualifications** Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling/Therapy, or Addiction Counseling from an accredited institution of higher education, including an internship meeting professional standards.* Must be able to demonstrate that he or she has provided psychological services, on an inpatient, outpatient or consultative basis in the past 12 months*Required Licensure/Certifications*- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC).* *Remote:* Hybrid Remote;* *Area of Interest:* Allied Health;* *FTE/Hours per pay period:* 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;* *Shift:* Day;* *Job ID:* 26756;Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.[]( []( []( []( [](There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of [Dartmouth Health]( the premiere health system in New England.First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you'll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day. Career development Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You'll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.You'll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You'll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else. Benefits and wellness We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of Core Benefits that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as Benefit Choices that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs. Our locations New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.