Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW / LMFT)
Core
Provide short-term mental health treatment, assessment, diagnosis, and care coordination for members with mild to severe mental illness within a collaborative care model.
Role type
Licensed Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW/LMFT)
Builds
Individual and group therapy interventions, care plans, and discharge/aftercare strategies.
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Senior Care
Required skills
Clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, evidence-based guidelines, risk stratification, motivational interviewing, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
Coaching, building strong rapport, 3+ years post-licensure clinical practice
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide short-term mental health treatment including assessment, diagnosis, and interventions; Manage members with mild to severe mental illness; Ensure clinical appropriateness of care plans; Create interventions and overall plan of care through risk stratification; Collaborate with family, caregivers, and primary care teams to enhance client safety in the community; Maintain confidential information following HIPAA regulations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC