Behavioral Health Clinician

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Vera’s clinic model supports practitioners focused on patient care first. As a Behavioral Health Clinician in our primary care center, you’ll partner with other health professionals to address patients’ mental health care needs and support them to reach their overall health goals.

• Provide brief behavioral interventions for a broad spectrum of physical and mental health problems using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem‑solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate virtually and in person.
• Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development for assessment of patient care to include knowledge of the use of mental health screening instruments, and the ability to screen for and identify substance abuse problems.
• Provide consultation and training to other primary care team members in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
• Effectively utilize electronic health record and verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers and other treating providers in a timely manner.
• Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the primary care provider and the psychiatric consultant who may need more intensive or specialized mental health care.
• Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization.
• Track patient follow up and clinical outcomes using a registry.
• Participate in team meetings, consultations, case presentations.
• Actively participate in daily clinic operations, including process improvement and development of a team‑based approach.
• Actively participate in larger BH team as a whole, including process improvement, team‑based activities and onboarding of new teammates.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations, Vera policies and procedures and all safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree or higher in clinical psychology, behavioral science, clinical social work, or a related field.
• Licensure:
  Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist.
• Independent State license.
• 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services to a wide range of ages, preferably within a healthcare setting.
• Experience with evidence‑based counseling techniques.
• Experience working in EMR systems.
• Experience in coding and documentation, preferably includes Medicare Advantage and HCC.

• Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system.
• Flexible, high‑energy team player with strong interest in health and fitness, extroverted, self‑starter.
• Working knowledge of evidence‑based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

• Manage own caseload and work schedule to maintain quality patient care and meet access requirements.
• Highly organized.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships throughout all levels of the organization.
• Creative and innovative in a fast‑paced environment with a variety of team members.
• Champion quality throughout the organization.

• Documentation of Hep B vaccination or proof of immunity (titer).
• Documentation of negative TB test within 12 months before start date.
• CPR certification (BLS) pre‑hire and ongoing.
• Annual influenza and COVID‑19 vaccinations in compliance with company policy.

• Competitive base pay.
• Premium medical, dental, vision coverage with HSA pre‑tax savings option.
• Access to Vera care center services and health coaching.
• Medical education coverage.
• Matching 401(k) retirement program.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Position is bonus eligible based on individual and company performance.

Annual salary: $36,000.00 – $45,000.00

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