Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHC) - Michigan St Clinic, South Bend

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations), we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC Michigan St. in South Bend seeks a compassionate Licensed Behavioral Health Professional to join our team. You will be crucial in providing integrated behavioral health services within the Primary Care Behavioral Health model. The Behavioral Health Professional is an essential member of our integrated care team and is vital in delivering evidence-based and high-quality care to the individuals and families we serve in our community.

Meet our Michigan Street (South Bend) Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/michigan-street-south-bend/

Clinic Hours of Operation

Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Role Highlights

• 100% outpatient
• 4-day work week option
• Dedicated administrative time built into your schedule
• No weekends, evenings, off on major holidays, and generous PTO
• Administrative support
• Mission-driven hybrid flexibility
• Dedicated case manager
• Ongoing professional development training
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

IHC’s robust benefits and compensation package includes

• $5,000.00 retention bonus paid after one year
• $2,500.00 paid for continuing education, including paid licensing fees and tuition reimbursement
• Paid malpractice
• Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility
• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Leave of Absence programs
• Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health patients
• Assists providers in recognizing and treating mental, psychosocial, and substance abuse disorders
• Provide effective treatment planning and assist patients in achieving goals
• Evaluate crises and apply appropriate interventions and referrals
• Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric disorders
• Maintain an active presence and communicate with Primary Care Providers (PCPs) during clinic hours
• Available for same-day and scheduled initial interventions with patients
• Performs brief, limited follow-up visits for selected patients
• Actively participate in meetings that support IHC’s integrated healthcare model to provide comprehensive care for patients
• Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration
• Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease, including substance use
• Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques
• Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient service and make recommendations for improvement

Desired skillset

• The ideal candidate will have excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
• Comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of chronic conditions
• Ability to work through brief patient contacts and make quick and accurate clinical assessments
• Strong communication skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Good knowledge of psychopharmacology

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university/college
• LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHC licensure in the state of Indiana
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AED included)
• Active and clean Indiana driver's license, including state-mandated auto insurance
• At least 1 year of experience, 3 years or more preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.