Behavioral Health Therapist Level I/Full-Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: May 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionProvides behavioral health clinical services for
patients across a variety of settings, including the hospital,
emergency department, primary care and ambulatory behavioral health
offices.RequirementsEDUCATION: At a minimum, a Master's Degree in
Social Work or Counseling is requiredCERTIFICATION/LICENSES: A
provisional license in the State of New Mexico as a LMSW or LMHC.
Completion of prevention and management of aggressive behavior
course within 2 months. BLS within 6 months.SKILLS:Ability to work
independently on own accord and initiative, yet as a team
memberStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAdvanced
behavioral health assessment and referral skillsAbility to deal
with all types of patients with behavioral health
conditionsUnderstanding of crisis intervention theory, case
management, and referral processKnowledge of psychopathology and
ICD-10 diagnosesAbility to coordinate with multiple departments and
community resources to reach interdisciplinary treatment
goals.Provide evidence based solution focused therapeutic
interventionsAbility to develop and lead therapeutic groups such as
cognitive behavioral, psychoeducational, DBT and supportive therapy
sessionsFormulates treatment plans in conjunction with rest of
treatment teamAbility to assess clients in an emergency situation
and initiate transfer to higher level of care when
needed.Flexibility with job assignmentsAbility to read, write and
communicate verbally in English.EXPERIENCE: Previous experience
working in a human services agency preferred.NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director or designee, BHSENVIRONMENT:- Bloodborne
pathogen BMultiple simultaneous activities around patient care.
Exposure to infectious diseases and intermittent exposure possible
to blood, excrements, odors and noise. Work area has normal heat,
light, and air.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Emotional and physical
ability to cope with stress and physical nature of inpatient work
with behavioral health patients; possibility of emergency lifting
and need for physical interventions. Must be able to handle
emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable
standing/walking. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.
Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or
equipment. Ability to work in crisis and potentially hazardous
situation(s). Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.
Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. Is scheduled
to be on-call, and expected to work on short notice and on an
emergency basis.Job ID
Req. No
Job TitleBehavioral Health Therapist Level
I/Full-TimeMarketCHRISTUS St. VincentCategoryGeneral
OperationsTravelNoneFacilityNot DefinedAddress1672 Hospital DrSanta
Fe, NM 87505USTypeFull Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Santa Fe , Behavioral Health Therapist Level I/Full-Time, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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