Behavioral Health Worker - Philadelphia Fight

Behavioral Health Worker

Job Description

Hours: Mon to Fri from 9am to 5pm (No evenings or weekends)

Department: Behavioral Health

Clinical Site: Varies

Supervisor: Chief, Integrated Behavioral Health

This is a great opportunity for a Bachelor's level behavioral health professional interested in case management and knowledgeable about community resources.

Organization Background

Philadelphia FIGHT, initially founded in 1990 as a comprehensive AIDS service organization, is now a Federally Qualified Health Center with five clinical sites, providing access to state-of-the art, culturally competent primary care, advocacy, social services, consumer education, and outreach for all patients in need. The Jonathan Lax Treatment Center, our first Health Center, provides culturally competent, non-judgmental, high quality health care to patients living with HIV.

We recognize that an inclusive workforce with a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds is an integral part in our organizational success. We encourage and embrace a diverse workforce that provides us with unlimited ideas and innovative solutions. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees from many backgrounds.

Philadelphia FIGHT is an equal opportunity employer.

Philadelphia FIGHT offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes:

• 15 vacation days per year (increases to 20 after 1 year of employment).
• 12 sick days per year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 403B with employer matching that is fully vested starting day 1.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1.
• FSA with an annual employer contribution for medical and transportation expenses.
• HRSA-approved site with loan repayment options available.

Job Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Behavioral Health Worker will provide case management services in coordination with the Behavioral Health Consultant. This position is mostly case management related work and requires extensive knowledge about community resources. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline or related field and at least 1 year of experience in case management or other, similar work.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Provide referrals to behavioral health providers and coordinate initiation of services with patients based on individual needs.
2. Coordinate access to other ancillary services as needed.
3. Communicate and collaborate with the Behavioral Health Consultant and medical team about patient needs and access to care.
4. Crisis intervention as needed.
5. Participate in daily staff huddles and weekly case conferences to collaborate with other professionals and across clinics.
6. Document interactions in EMR.
7. Other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field, e.g., psychology, social work, counseling, etc.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing case management services or similar work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with medical providers, support staff, and other professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with diverse populations

Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits

FIGHT is an EEO, Affirmative Action, LGBTQ, and people living with HIV/AIDS and protected Veterans' institution.

Philadelphia FIGHT requires proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination series for all new employees hired. Medical and religious exemptions will be honored consistent with EEOC regulation.