Job Summary

The Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist (IBHS) supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. IBHS will provide quality behavioral health care to individuals identified in need of psychosocial support and will assist these individuals in finding the appropriate modality of care through the most efficient and integrated therapeutic resources available. This includes hospital-based programs and referrals to local agencies and private practitioners.

Example of Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the delivery of behavioral health services including, but not limited to psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, counseling, referrals, education and support to patients and families.
• Establish individualized treatment plan with goals to measure progress
• Crisis counseling and referral to higher levels of care as indicated
• Collaboration with the primary care provider, care manager, or referring community partner as appropriate
• Serve as advocate for patient and his/her family
• Maintain accurate records in the EHR and communicate with caregivers appropriately
• Coordinate appropriate discharge plans and referrals for the patient and his/her family in collaboration with the other interdisciplinary team members. Provider appropriate follow up to ensure linkage with next providers of record when appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential
• Working knowledge of electronic health records

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Education:
• • A Master’s degree in social work from a accredited school is required
  • Master's or doctorate degree that qualifies for licensure or certification as MHC, LCPS, Clinical professional counselor, or professional counselor.
• Licensure:
• • Maryland LCSW-C licensure or MHC, LCPC, LSCW-C or Clinical professional counsel
  • CPR required
• Experience:
• • Required: has performed at least 2 years of clinical supervised experience in mental health counseling after obtaining the degree reference above

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly Range: $32.63 - $48.14

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• CPR/BLS
• LCSW

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