Behavioral Health Provider Bilingual English and Spanish

COVID vaccine is now mandatory for all employees at Neighborhood Health – exemption must be accompanied by a letter from your health care provider (for medical) or faith leader (for religious).

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The statements in the job description are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

We are offering $10,000.00 signing bonus.

• Under the direction of the Supervisor, works as a member of an integrated primary care/behavioral health team to provide behavioral health consultation and outpatient counseling services to a diverse population within a community health care setting.
• Provides a combination of brief, targeted interventions and short term outpatient counseling to patients across the lifespan; shares responsibility for ensuring adequate coverage of intakes and crisis intervention within the primary care setting and serves as a consultant for the primary care team in identifying, assessing and making recommendations in the treatment of a variety of behavioral health and substance use disorders
• Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish is a must.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Education or other related field required.
• 2-3 years of experience.
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology preferred
• Familiarity with basic psycho-pharmacology preferred
• Able to work in fast-paced setting and tolerate interruptions required
• Comfortable working in a medical setting
• Experience working with the population served by NH (e.g., Latino immigrants/refugees, clients of all ages and with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Cultural competency such that the individual possesses a sensitivity, understanding, and expertise in caring for persons of diverse cultures.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.