BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Northern Nevada HOPES is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist. This is a 40 hour per week position. The
Behavioral Health Therapist will provide clinical behavioral health services in a manner that upholds
HOPES' mission and quality standards, and results in better patient health outcomes and overall
satisfaction. HOPES has an integrated team model approach to patient care. Part of the Behavioral
Health Therapist's responsibilities will also include participation in organization wide Patient Centered
Medical Home activities to enhance patient care.
Northern Nevada HOPES is a 501(C)(3) non-profit medical center providing healthcare to medically
underserved populations. HOPES is dedicated to building a healthier community by providing
coordinated care and support for individual and family wellness. Our community health center combines
primary care, medical specialties, behavioral health and prevention with a team of experienced
professionals who are committed to high-quality care. We embrace people from all walks of life, with
diverse and varied backgrounds. HOPES' effective programs help address conditions that often challenge
people including stigma and isolation, addiction, mental health, hunger and homelessness.
Minimum Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
 Master's degree in social work with a minimum of three to five years' experience as a clinical
therapist working with adults
 Current license to practice in Nevada as an LCSW or LMFT
 Has obtained a National Provider Identification number and is able to bill Medicare
 Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples,
children, and groups with behavioral health/substance abuse problems in a trauma informed
primary care/specialty care setting
 Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients
and other behavioral health clinicians
 Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
 Familiarity with Behavioral Health Consultant Model
 Familiarity Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treat for substance abuse (SBIRT) and
Evidence based treatment modalities for crisis interventions.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:
 Brief Consultations -- Productivity expectation of a trained BHP is an average of 8-10 behavioral
health consultations per clinical day
 Consultations -- Provide PCPs consults to enhance understanding of the patient, provide
decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans
 Coordination of Care -- Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health
center primary care staff
 Crisis Intervention -- Be immediately available to the health center staff during working hours in
the event of a psychiatric emergency
 Electronic Medical Record Documentation -- Complete all documentation as needed and
required by contacted funding sources: including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes,
and billing
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Specialty Behavioral Health -- Develop sustainable caseload providing psychotherapy using
evidence based practices in a trauma informed care environment, with emphasis on prevention
and substance abuse if required
Other duties as assigned
Additional:
 Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
All candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening.
Please reply with your Cover Letter and Resume to dani@nnhopes.org.
Northern Nevada HOPES is an Equal Opportunity Employer ------M/F/D/V