Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist

Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Supervises: N/A
Department: Behavioral Health
Classification: Exempt

The Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist provides comprehensive behavioral health services to patients of Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. The position is responsible for conducting behavioral health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, coordinating care, and supporting patients experiencing mental health, behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial concerns. The Therapist works collaboratively with behavioral health providers, primary care providers, care coordination staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support integrated, patient-centered care.

The position may provide services at FPHC clinic locations and designated rural service areas, including Baldwin, Escambia, Conecuh, Monroe, and Choctaw Counties, based on organizational and patient-care needs.

• Conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments to evaluate patients’ mental health, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and updates individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, established goals, and applicable standards of care.
• Provides individual, family, and/or group counseling and psychotherapy within the scope of the Therapist’s professional license and clinical competency.
• Utilizes appropriate evidence-based therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities based on patient diagnosis, needs, age, condition, and treatment goals.
• Evaluates patients for behavioral health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, behavioral disorders, and other mental health conditions within the scope of practice.
• Performs crisis assessment and intervention and appropriately responds to patients presenting with suicidal ideation, self-harm concerns, threats of harm to others, or other behavioral health emergencies in accordance with established protocols.
• Completes timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, interventions, patient responses, referrals, and other required information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborates with physicians, behavioral health providers, nursing staff, social services, care coordinators, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to promote continuity and coordination of care.
• Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, behavioral health resources, and strategies to support treatment goals.
• Identifies barriers to treatment and assists patients with accessing appropriate behavioral health, medical, social service, substance use, and community resources.
• Makes appropriate referrals to psychiatrists, psychologists, substance use treatment providers, hospitals, community agencies, and other services when a patient’s needs exceed the scope of available services.
• Monitors patient progress toward established treatment goals and modifies treatment interventions and plans as clinically appropriate.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, organizational policies, professional ethics, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Participates in behavioral health team meetings, case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, clinical reviews, staff meetings, and other organizational activities as required.
• Maintains professional knowledge and clinical competency through continuing education and remains current regarding evidence-based behavioral health practices and applicable professional standards.
• Maintains all licenses, credentials, continuing education requirements, and other qualifications necessary to practice in the State of Alabama.
• Provides behavioral health services at assigned FPHC locations and may travel to rural clinic locations or other designated service areas based on organizational needs.
• Performs other related duties and special assignments as directed by the Director of Behavioral Health or other authorized leadership.

Must provide the highest level of customer satisfaction to patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and community partners in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner. Demonstrates respect for each patient, protects privacy and confidentiality, responds…