Title: Remote Behavioral Health Specialist - LCSW
Location: Denver United States
Job category: Clinical
Requisition number: BEHAV003906
Full-time
Job Description:
Position: Behavioral Health Specialist
Monogram is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to complete assessments and provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to its patients. The Behavioral Health Clinician will assess the needs of patients, make referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, and provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments as indicated. The Behavioral Health Clinician will employ a variety of strategies, approaches and techniques to manage a patient's physical, environmental, and psychosocial health issues.
Roles and Responsibilities
Conduct assessments and completes appropriate screening tools to early identify behavioral health condition.
Provide accurate clinical assessment of mental and behavioral health conditions.
Provide consultation and support to care team concerning patient's treatment goals and plans.
Assist in the detection of at risk: patients and in the development of plans to prevent worsening of complex medical conditions.
Manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases and make appropriate referrals to internal providers and community-based organizations as appropriate.
Be able to address lifestyle and health risk concerns and apply thoughtful interventions.
Provide brief, focused interventions for patients and applies evidenced based treatment techniques.
Gives medical providers timely feedback about care and treatment recommendations.
Advise care team about which patients are better served through virtual care or needs to be managed in person and determine which patients should be referred to specialty mental health programs.
Help patients understand their behaviors, teach patients how to change their responses to unfavorable situations, and assist patients in developing healthier coping mechanisms.
Maintain detailed counseling and observation notes on each patient.
Collaborate with patients' families to obtain feedback on implemented treatment plans and patients' progress.
Conduct assessments to determine patients' improvement over time.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to treatment plan development
Position Requirements
Must have an active LCSW and be able to practice independently (may require LCSW license to be obtained in additional states)
Has excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
In-depth knowledge of behavior therapy models and intervention techniques (Motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills
Compassionate and patient
Telehealth role with in-home visits across the state on an occasional basis
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and innovative value-based provider organization that is transforming the delivery of kidney care
Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in the company's bonus program.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Flexible paid leave and vacation policy
401(k) plan with matching contributions
About Monogram Health
Monogram Health is a next-generation, value-based chronic condition risk provider serving patients living with chronic kidney and end-stage renal disease and their related metabolic disorders. Monograms seeks to fill systemic gaps and transform the way nephrology, primary care and chronic condition treatment are delivered. Monogram's innovative, in-home approach utilizes a national nephrology practice powered by a suite of technology-enabled clinical services, including case and disease management, utilization management and review, and medication therapy management services that improve health outcomes while lowering medical costs across the healthcare continuum. By focusing on increasing access to evidence-based care pathways and addressing social determinants of health, Monogram has emerged as an industry leader in championing greater health equity and improving health outcomes for individuals with chronic kidney and end-stage renal disease.
At Monogram Health we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.