Integrated Mental Health Therapist III

Position Summary

The Integrated Mental Health Therapist III (IMHTIII) works within a medical setting to provide diagnostic assessments, referrals for psychiatric services, and case management in coordination with other care teams. The IMHTIII functions as a core member of the Clinical Care Team, offering brief, strength‑based, and solution‑focused services to adults, children, and families. Responsibilities include emotional and behavioral stabilization, suicide prevention, crisis referral, motivational‑based wellness coaching, and education on psycho‑educational topics.

• Cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations by participating in team huddles to identify patients’ social and behavioral needs.
• Develop and monitor self‑management goals using Motivational Interviewing skills, ensuring at least 90% of patients establish goals within the first two visits.
• Gather comprehensive mental health histories and conduct follow‑up visits in person or by telephone to assess progress.
• Refer patients to psychiatric services, collaborate with external providers, and provide medication monitoring and feedback to prescribers.
• Offer brief individual counseling, crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessments, and treatment planning in collaboration with other systems.
• Conduct required assessment screenings (e.g., AUDIT/DAST, PHQ–9, GAD–7) and document outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Maintain case discussions with the Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor, facilitate treatment referrals, and coordinate care transitions within the community.
• Coordinate with community providers, case managers, and family supports to ensure integrated care.
• Document all encounters per policy, closing notes within 24 hours of service.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including Health Home meetings, PDSA cycles, and patient satisfaction measures.
• Attend all quarterly joint team meetings and additional duties as assigned.

• Conduct 10 or more patient encounters per day, with at least 5 face‑to‑face direct services each no longer than 30 minutes.
• Preserve schedule integrity and be ready to provide services by 8:00 a.m.
• Apply AIDET skills consistently and adhere to the Bidirectional Model of Care guidelines.
• Achieve 90% self‑management goal attainment among patients with face‑to‑face encounters.
• Maintain a minimum of two encounters per month per patient, as medically necessary.
• Resolve patient needs within six months or coordinate transition to higher care levels.
• Administer one PHQ-9 per client each month; trigger escalation if improvement is insufficient after six months.
• Send quarterly clinical case summaries to primary care physicians.
• Complete chart notes within 24 hours of service.

• Provide diagnostic assessments for both adults and children, documenting outcomes and collaborating with the Clinical Care Team.
• Demonstrate knowledge across the lifespan, applying developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Support medical staff in managing patients’ mental health needs and maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively with underserved populations, including limited English proficiency, homeless, and migrant workers.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team comprising medical providers, nursing staff, and behavioral health professionals.
• Understand chronic disease management and evidence‑based care guidelines.
• Apply brief intervention techniques such as Motivational Interviewing and screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT, DAST, etc.).
• Maintain strong relationships and professional rapport with patients and team members.
• Knowledge of the Patient Centered Health Home Model.
• Proficient computer skills for documenting in the EHR and external registries.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in primary care pace.
• English/Spanish bilingualism preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills, problem‑solving abilities, and software proficiency (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, EHR).
• Typing proficiency of at least 35 words per minute.

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work with coursework in psychological diagnostics.
• Three…