Qualified Behavioral Health Professional - Outpatient Behavioral Health - Pekin

$2,500 sign on bonus and $2,500 relocation (greater than 50 miles) - External Applicants Only.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Outpatient Behavioral Health will provide behavioral health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs; plans treatment modalities, coordinates and follows treatment plans. Will provide crisis evaluation and intervention as needed. The QBHP is recognized as a Qualified Mental Health Professional under Medicaid Community-Based Mental Health Services Rule 140.

Certifications:

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Upon Hire

Education: Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, related field

• Performs diagnostic assessments, collects diagnostic information, and determines immediate treatment plan needs with patients. Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
• Completes treatment plan in conjunction with patient, identifying goals/objectives that are connected to needs identified in the assessment.
• Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs.
• Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and other crisis service teams for clients presenting who may be a danger to self or others.
• Maintains records in accordance with UnityPlace policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
• Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.

• Meets clinical productivity standards
• Meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.

• Participates in in-service and competency training.
• Prepares special reports as needed on activities, and work group activities.

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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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