Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional provides mental health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and treatment services to patients within a healthcare, behavioral health, and/or correctional setting. This position works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient wellness, behavioral stabilization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care while ensuring compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or related field required
• Current active state licensure required (LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Minimum of one (1) year of behavioral health or clinical counseling experience preferred
• Experience in correctional, psychiatric, crisis intervention, or healthcare settings preferred
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis management skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation abilities
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct behavioral health assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and risk assessments
• Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling services to patients
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and behavioral care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition or risk to appropriate clinical staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and care coordination activities
• Provide crisis intervention, behavioral stabilization, and de-escalation support as needed
• Coordinate referrals, discharge planning, and continuity of care services
• Educate patients on coping skills, behavioral health conditions, treatment plans, and available community resources
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, PREA, NCCHC, ACA, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, trainings, audits, and staff meetings
• Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic relationships with patients
• Collaborate with custody staff, medical staff, and outside providers when appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic counseling skills
• Ability to manage crises calmly and professionally
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of behavioral health practices, patient rights, and confidentiality standards