Behavioral Health Clinician- Behavioral Health

Provides intakes, assessments, and treatment planning for patient care. Provides direct patient care to diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, as well as perform mental health evaluations. Provides clinical support for the Medical Department and provides consultation services on mental health matters to other WRFCHC professional and allied staff. Refer patients for admission to acute psychiatric inpatient settings when level of care cannot be provided in-house. Coordinates all such referrals and ensures provision of timely follow-up care as required. Participates with other medical professionals in educating the community and medical staff on mental health issues, including crisis intervention. Work to ensure that documentation requirements are met to maximize billing and provide best clinical practice. Complete all documentation within one week from the date the services were provided to maintain quality and productivity standards, update clinical record, including progress notes and other relevant information, and enters the necessary information into the electronic health record system. Collaborates with WHRFCHC and other Tribal departments for continuity of care. Performs other duties as assigned to maintain and enhance the operation of the program.