Behavioral Health Therapist - Signature Care at the Center for Living

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$5000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Signature Care at the Center for Living - 3475 Erwin Rd

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking aBehavioral Health Therapist to join the excellent team of physicians and support staff at Duke Signature Care, a concierge medicine practice committed to focusing on the individual health care needs of adults 18 years and older. Duke Signature Care is a fee-based membership program recognized as a Primary Care Medical Home by The Joint Commission. This designation highlights our commitment to providing comprehensive, coordinated care in a patient-focused environment. Doctor-patient ratios are low, so the care team has more time to focus on individual health needs and provide a personalized experience. The Behavioral Health Therapist would have the opportunity to collaborate with a very engaged group of physicians and play an active role in working as a team to provide high-quality care in a respectful, trustful environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.

  
  
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  Formulate, develop, and implement a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatments and interventions.

  
  
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  Interventions may include crisis intervention, individual, marital, family and/or group therapies.

  
  
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  Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance use problems in patients.

  
  
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  May participate in on-call or after-hours coverage.

  
  
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  Provide consultative services to health care team members within scope of care definitions as needed.

  
  
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  Provide education to patients and loved ones around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation.

  
  
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  Maintain a working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact patient care.

  
  
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  Participate in multi-disciplinary healthcare teams and provide leadership in representing clinical perspective.

  
  
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  May provide teaching and training for staff and faculty.

  
  
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  Contribute to the academic mission of the health system by participating in academic activities.

  
  
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  Maintain working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources.

  
  
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  Knowledge of health system resources to access and provide for patient care needs.

  
  
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  Document assessment, plan, interactions, and interventions according to departmental, hospital and/or health system guidelines and standards.

  
  
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  Maintain records in accordance with department, hospital, medical center and/or health system policies.

  
  
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  Attend and participate in staff, committee, department, and other administrative meetings.

  
  
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  Participate in department and/or health system continuous quality improvement.

  
  
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  Keep current with license requirements and seek to increase further enhancement of job-related knowledge.

  
  
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  Adhere to onsite and/or hybrid availability for work policies as outlined by direct supervisor.

  
  
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  Must be able to provide thorough biopsychosocial assessment to determine if patient would benefit from short-term therapy model or referral to another provider for longer-term psychotherapy would be more appropriate.

  
  
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  Participate in monthly/bi-monthly case review sessions with physician group; consult with physician daily as needed.

  
  
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  Assist with community referral base development.

  
  

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in human services/sciences from an accredited school.
• Doctorate degree in human services will be acknowledged.
• Two years of outpatient psychotherapy experience as a fully licensed, autonomous clinician. Experience working as a licensed therapist in a medical setting and/or in a team-based community program is preferred.
• Current licensure as a licensed LCSW, LMFT, and/or LCMHC.
• LCAS is preferred as a secondary license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Adherence to the practice standards and ethical guidelines of licensing board.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A solid knowledge of clinical practice.
• Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counseling skills with expertise in mental health and substance use areas.
• Excellent working knowledge of psychopathology.
• Familiarity with range of therapeutic interventions.
• Must recognize when to escalate care/refer for further medical assessment.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a self-directed role.
• Flexibility in accepting diverse work assignments and managing stress related to change.
• Proficient in utilizing an Electronic Health Record (i.e. Epic experience preferred).
• Ability to resolve/manage conflict.
• Ability to help implement departmental, hospital and/or DUHS initiatives.

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.