Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Behavioral Health Therapist -

Grace Health is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Consultant to support students at Northwestern Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (K-8) within the Battle Creek Public Schools. Hours are Monday – Friday 7:15 am to 3:45pm. To excel in this role, you should be an active listener with a thorough understanding of how to treat and manage mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Ideal candidates will be both respectful and personable in their interactions with patients. We offer a sign-on bonus of $2,500 after successfully completing the probationary period and an additional $2,500 after six months.

BENEFITS

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401K match
• 8 paid holidays
• Employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness
• Eligible employees may apply for federal or state loan repayment

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not be all inclusive.)

1. Provide assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health patients, including evaluation of mental and emotional disorders of individuals, couples, and families, and administer programs of treatment.
2. Identify basic life needs, physical health needs, and other biopsychosocial stressors.
3. Consult with providers in patient rooms to assist with diagnostics and treatment implementation.
4. Educate patients, families, and GH staff about available referral and services in the community.
5. Provide effective treatment planning and assist patients in successfully achieving goals.
6. Create written documentation to patient’s attorneys (such as a disability claim form).
7. Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.
8. Actively participate in relevant community meetings that are of interest to Grace Health’s patients, staff, and integrated health care model.
9. Assist in the detection of at-risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
10. 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.
11. Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders with appropriate concurrent electronic or written documentation.
12. Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
13. Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.
14. Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
15. Provide therapeutic services for referred patients in school and/or clinic settings.
16. Offer consultation to area schools and agencies; respond to school crises as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology or Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
- 3 years of combined pre and post-degree experience in a related mental health or primary care treatment setting.
- Ph.D. or Psy.D or MA in Counseling, Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited program; or as a Masters Social Worker (LMSW). Current Michigan license commensurate with degree required. If operating under limited licensure, will attain unrestricted licensure within 2 years of employment.