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About this Outpatient Behavioral Health Counselor role at AdventHealth

AdventHealth · Onsite · SM SHAWNEE MEDICAL BUILDING

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9119 W 74Th St

City:

Shawnee Mission

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66204

Job Description:

Conducts initial intake visits, including detailed behavioral health, substance use, and biopsychosocial history and assessment. Provides preliminary DSM-5 diagnosis and recommendations to physicians and consultative psychiatry for treatment. Educates patients about behavioral health issues and treatment goals. Reviews the Integrated Behavioral Health Model, focusing on skills-based interventions, the interruptible nature of sessions, and team-based care. Assesses suicide risk utilizing evidence-based tools when patients indicate suicidal thoughts on the PHQ9 or show other concerning behaviors. Provides brief, time-limited psychosocial interventions using evidence-based modalities like CBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, problem-solving, and distress tolerance. Monitors behavioral health symptoms and treatment response using structured instruments (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT). Tracks patient responses to treatment with PHQ9 and GAD7 at every visit, using other instruments as needed. Collaborates with medical professionals, including physicians and psychiatrists, to develop and implement treatment plans. Documents patient interactions, assessments, and treatment plans accurately and promptly. Provides crisis intervention and support as needed. Participates in team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient progress and treatment strategies. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Comfort with using clinical expertise in an independent manner. [Required]
  • Competence with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment planning based on these conditions. [Required]
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills. [Required]
  • Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with a wide range of people. Proven ability to work within and coordinate a care team comprised of internal team members and community-based members. [Required]

Education:

  • Master's [Required]

Field of Study:

  • MSW or related field

Work Experience:

  • 2+ direct clinical experience delivering behavioral health care in a relevant setting. [Required]
  • Experience with design, implementation, or maintenance of IMPACT model can delete IMPACT model, SBIRT model, or other appropriate evidence-based models of behavioral health care delivered in primary care settings and OB/GYN settings. [Preferred]
  • Experience working with all age ranges of patients. [Preferred]
  • Experience working with medically ill patients in a primary care setting. [Preferred]
  • Prior formal training and experience in brief, structured counseling techniques (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or Problem Solving Treatment (PST), etc.). [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) [Required]

    Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
    Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$61,006.40 - $113,464.00

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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About AdventHealth

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

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