Behavioral Health Clinician-Float

POSITION SUMMARY
Clinical and education position, including, but not limited to:

• This position works under the direct supervision of the Social Work Manager at Talbot Hall: educating and providing dual diagnosis treatment to patients.

• Communicates and works closely with the multidisciplinary team.

• Provides care management to patients on the inpatient units including preparation for aftercare, referring to other agencies and organizations.

• Provide counseling/psychotherapy to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders to facilitate return to previous or improved functioning. Services provided include individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and/or couple/family therapy.

• Provide dual diagnosis education and treatment and ability to carry out curriculum with training.

• Formulate individualized treatment plans to assist patients to determine and meet treatment goals.

• Other duties include advocating within local community if needed; work as part of clinical team; maintain third-party payer relationships; and complete all necessary paperwork (e.g., disability, FMLA).

• Cross training in utilization review for scheduled coverage needs

• Cross training in IOP, PHP and Residential levels of care for coverage needs