About this role
Position Overview:
The Behavioral Health Integration Program is part of NYS Article 28 program. It aims to provide short-term treatment to a diverse patient population, behavioral health consultation for PCPs and other medical staff, and patient connections to outside services not provided by Ryan. A vital part of our treatment is assessment and treatment planning and includes the implementation of universal mental health screenings for depression, anxiety and substance use and abuse.
The Behavioral Health Integration Clinician is responsible for assisting the Chief of Behavioral Health in planning, managing, and coordinating the programming of Behavioral Health Integration in accordance with all regulatory bodies. The Clinical Supervisor will provide administrative and clinical supervision to Licensed Social Workers within the Behavioral Health Integration Program ensuring that their team is providing quality mental health services to the patients of Ryan Health. The Clinical Supervisor will work with primary care providers, Social Workers throughout the department, mental health prescribers and other medical providers to ensure integration of care for Ryan patients, and to maximize the efficacy of screening, referral, and follow-up communication between primary care and mental health providers.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain a caseload of patients with diverse mental health needs including behavioral health and addiction, supporting patients throughout the lifespan including children through geriatric populations.
- Provide direct clinical and administrative supervision to BHI therapists, to include identifying professional development activities and performance management.
- Provide training and support for the Mental Health Department and staff throughout the network regarding Behavioral Health and Addiction.
- Provide support to patients and staff throughout the network in crisis intervention.
- Supervise and monitor BHI therapists caseloads, admissions and discharges.
- Support and assist BHI therapists in making clinical assessments, recommendations, treatment planning, internal and external referrals, and triage as needed.
- Develop linkages with outside agencies including mental health and substance abuse providers, local social service agencies, and other resources to meet the psycho-social needs of our patients.
- Analyze and report on program-related data and make recommendations for improvement and assist with reporting on program outcomes.
- Lead and participate in weekly and monthly staff meetings and case conferences with the BHI team and teams throughout the network.
- Identify and participate in professional development training.
- Develop program protocols, procedures, and workflows, including tracking and data tools to ensure quality patient care.
- Serve as rotating Mental Health representative for Ryans after hours on-call patient service.
- Participate in weekly Supervisors group supervision.
- Participate in biweekly individual supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Skills Required:
- Five (5) years of direct clinical experience with a diverse population
- Three (3) years of supervisory experience
- Effective communication, listening, problem solving, and writing skills
- Excellent Crisis Intervention Skills
- Proven track record of organization skills, attention to detail and ability to respond promptly to requests
- Strong computer literacy with proficiency in standard office software/hardware such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
- MSW
- Licensed Certified Social Worker
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual
- CASAC strongly preferred, or equivalency working with patients with substance use disorders.
Competencies Required:
Customer Service:
- Professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (if applicable)
- Commitment to exceeding expectations of the patient
Cooperation/Teamwork
- Works well with others
- Contributes input to improve outcomes
- Ask others for opinions and feedback; provides and accepts feedback in a tactful respectful way
Minimal Training Time:
180-day introductory period.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.
This position requires moderate physical effort. Sight and hearing are essential.
Work Environment
The work is primarily in a mental health center and/or general primary care setting which includes the unpredictability in behaviors of individuals and acute and chronic infectious diseases which may be contagious. Adequate preparation and precaution are necessary.
Environmental conditions include exposure to airborne infection associated with health care settings; exposure to blood borne pathogens and biologicals; possible exposure to laboratory chemicals and diagnostic radiology materials.
Disclaimer
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This position may be required to perform other duties. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ryan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.