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Job description
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL SPECIALIST NON LIC
Job Category : BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/SOC SVC
Requisition Number : BEHAV
Posted : September 16, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Description
Essential Job Functions
Interviews patients/families/significant others at time of initial presentation to complete psychosocial history and assessment.
Documents clinical activities within established time frames according to department, hospital and regulatory agency standards.
Assists the Department’s compliance with regulatory agencies and communicates effectively with patients/peers/families/treatment team.
Uses computer as required for e-mail, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking, etc.
Provides and participates in Educational Activities.
Provides and documents patient/family education.
Assesses the severity of patient’s condition.
Obtains authorization/reauthorization/certifications as appropriate for treatment.
Refers patients to appropriate treatment facilities.
Functions as an interdisciplinary team member to actively identify and resolve patient needs.
Utilizes skilled therapeutic modalities including group and /or individual therapy
Provides peers/treatment team consultation when asked.
Serves as liaison between physician and families and agencies/services.
Recognizes that recovery is a person-centered / person -driven process.
Recognizes that self-determination and /or self-direction are the foundation of person-centered care.
Supports the empowerment of all individuals to make informed decisions regarding their care.
Exhibits a strength-based approach to crisis intervention.
Exhibits respectful, culturally sensitive behavior and attitude toward all guests and their families.
Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Required Qualifications/Experience
Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Activity Therapies, Counseling, Education or related fields
One (1) or more years of experience in clinical setting
Knowledge of Payor/Insurance Benefits
Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)
Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
LSW or LPC preferred
One (1) years’ experience in (provision of individual and group psychotherapy in a clinical setting
Experience in managed care environment
Experience in Healthcare setting
License, Certification & Clearances
(Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between System locations.
Physical Demands/Requirements
The physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
X
Extreme Cold
x
Heights
x
Confined Spaces
x
x
Mechanical Hazards
x
Use of Vibrating Tools
x
Operates Vehicle (company)
x
x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
x
Rotates All Shifts
x
x
x
On-Call
x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
x
x
Respirator Protective Equipment
x
Eye Protection
x
x
Hearing Protection
x
Hand Protection
x
Feet, Toe Protection
x
Body Protection
x
Latex Exposure
x
Solvent Exposure
x
Paint (direct use) Exposure
x
Dust (sanding) Exposure
x
x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
x
x
x
Mist Exposure
x
x
x
x
Laser Exposure
x
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
x
x
Walking
x
x
Climbing Ladders
x
Standing
x
Kneeling
x
Squatting (Crouching)
x
Twisting/Turning
Keyboard/Computer Operation
x
Gross Grasp
x
x
Hand/Arm Coordination
x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
x
Carry
x
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
x
Seeing Near w/Acuity
x
Feeling (Sensation)
x
x
Hearing Clearly
x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
x
Reaching Forward
x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
###10
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
###10
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
###10
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
###10
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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