Location: Virginia, IL - Specialty: Therapist, Counselor - Licensed Clinical Professional (LCPC)

Job Requirements:

• Behavioral Health Assessment & Treatment
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, psychosocial history and risk assessments.
• Utilize standardized screening tools (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance use) in alignment with clinic protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Deliver brief interventions consistent with integrated care models.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.

Integrated Care & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with primary care providers and care team members to support whole-person care.
• Participate in team huddles, case conferences, and care coordination activities.
• Provide behavioral health consultation to medical staff.
• Support population health initiatives and quality improvement efforts.

Crisis Intervention & Risk Management:

• Assess and manage behavioral health crises, including suicide risk and safety planning
• Provide appropriate interventions, including de-escalation and referral to higher levels of care when needed.
• Follow clinic protocols for mandatory reporting and patient safety.

Care Coordination & Referrals:

• Coordinate referrals to specialty behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community resources.
• Ensure follow-up and continuity of care through closed-loop referral process.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ensure all documentation meets HRSA, UDS, HIPAA, and FTCA standards.
• Document treatment plans, progress notes, screenings, and outcomes.

Patient Education & Advocacy:

• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Promote patient engagement and self-management.
• Provide culturally competent, trauma-informed care.

Professional Development:

• Participate in required trainings, including compliance, quality improvement, and clinical best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of behavioral health standards, regulations, and evidence-based practices.

Hours:  35 hours per week.

Location: Marion, IL - Specialty: Therapist, Counselor - Licensed Clinical Professional (LCPC)

This FQHC is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or our School Based clinics in Marion and Carterville Medical Center. This position reports to the Behavioral Health Program Coordinator. The LCSW/LCPC will have a variety of responsibilities focusing on behavioral health assessment and intervention addressing mental health concerns, substance use, and chronic health needs. Responsibilities also include participation in approved training, periodic meetings and peer review.

Responsibilities

• Represents Shawnee Health in a positive manner with prospective, former and current patients, clients, their families and the community.
• Upholds the Mission Statement to enhance lives by providing accessible and exceptional care to all.
• Handles confidential information with tack and discretion.
• Accepts same day referrals, Warm Hand Off’s (WHO) from the FQHC's medical providers.
• Establishes rapport quickly and communicates effectively with patients, their family members and other providers.
• Conducts brief, evidenced based and developmentally appropriate screenings and conducts or arranges for more detailed Behavioral Health assessment when indicated.
• Utilizes process and tools for SBIRT’s, PHQ-9, GAD 7, The DAST and the AUDIT and or other validated screening tools.
• Provides, brief targeted interventions focused on prevention, treatment and recovery services for patients with physical or emotional health needs as well as longer term treatment and support for patients without other options for persistent behavioral health illness. Creates and implements integrated care plans, ensuring access to an array of services relevant to the culture of the patient and the exchange of information among patients, their family and providers. Provides a range of brief, focused prevention and support services for patients with persistent illness. Participates as an individual provider and as a participant on an inter-professional team.
• Appropriately refers patients with social, economic, environmental and or advocacy needs to an FQHC Case Manager for follow-up.
• Appropriately refers patients with substance abuse disorders to a substance abuse provider when substance abuse is indicated.
• Competently uses information technology to support and improve integrated healthcare.
• Develops and conducts group programs on topics relevant to behavioral health issues and chronic disease.
• Seeks consultation from BHS III staff, medical providers and or Behavioral Health Program Director as needed.
• Provides supervision for behavioral health interns as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.