Behavioral Health Therapist- LGBTQ

JOB SUMMARY :

This position will be a member of a team of behavioral health providers in the Center of LGBTQ Health Equity at Chase Brexton Health Care and will provide direct behavioral health services in support of integrated primary care. Behavioral health will encompass prevention, intervention, and recovery from behavioral health issues and concerns, in addition to providing assessments and letters for gender affirmation surgeries (GAS) within the primary care setting across Chase Brexton Health Care.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Analytical and Critical Thinking

• Conducts brief, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings
• Conducts time limited assessments
• GAS Assessments and surgical letters as needed (we will provide training)
• Applies knowledge of evidence-based practice, including empirical bases of assessment, intervention, and other clinical applications, expertise and patient preferences to individuals, couples, groups and families to include adults, children and adolescents
• Provides emergency assessment of patients in crisis and facilitates psychiatric hospitalization if needed.
• Assesses discharge readiness throughout the course of treatment

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Communication

Patient Focus

Compliance, Policy, and Procedure :

Workplace Computers and Equipment

Willingness to Learn

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :