At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.
Presbyterian Medical Group seeks an LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health Clinician to join our established practice. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.
Summary:
The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide assessment and evidenced-based care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety
of settings. This individual will be part of a comprehensive Behavioral Health team that services consultation and liaison in the
Emergency Departments and inpatient units of medical facilities, as well as the clinical intake, inpatient psychiatric units, and outpatient clinics within the Behavioral Health Service Line and Primary Care Service Lines
Responsibilities:
*The Behavioral Health Clinician, as part of an integrated care team, identifies, triages, and manages patients with behavioral
health problems within a variety of settings. In addition, this individual will provide skill training through patient education
strategies and will develop specific behavioral health change plans for individual patients and behavioral health protocols for target
populations.
*Performs counseling and case management for each patient assigned, including: assessment; diagnosis; planning care;
intervention (including counseling patients/significant others, facilitating brief psychotherapy and educational groups, planning
discharges); evaluation (including identifying unmet or new therapy services).
*Demonstrates the therapeutic core conditions of genuineness, empathy and positive regard when interacting with patients and
significant others, according to generally accepted clinical practice.
*Performs risk management documentation and follow-up action requirements, e.g. responding to patient complaints, contributing
to completion of Problem Resolution Report and Report of Adverse Risk Event (R.A.R.E).
*Recommends program cost control measures to supervisor.
*Participates in the internal Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process, such as peer review, audits, Joint Commission survey
preparation, and implementation of clinical paths.
*Selects and gives clinical supervision to Adjunctive Therapists and student interns to ensure these individuals practice appropriate
behavior- and skill-based competencies for each of these positions.
*Keeps an accurate, complete and current status of documentation onto the patients chart.
*Recommends safety and therapeutic quality measures for unit areas or rooms to charge nurse.
*Conveys professional role model example for other staff through quality of own clinical practice; work habits; availing self to
others as a consultant on clinical issues; attending ongoing internal and external professional development events.
*Performs other functions as required.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Credentials:
Masters Degree - Counseling or Social Work
NM LCSW or LPCC
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.
Learn more about our employee benefits
Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, its where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
Living and Working in New Mexico
Beyond the professional advantages, living in New Mexico offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventures, and a diverse community.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses
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