Behavioral Health Provider Bilingual English and Spanish

MISSION

Our mission is to improve health and advance health equity in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax by providing high-quality primary care regardless of ability to pay.

VISION

Our vision is that everyone in our community has the highest quality of healthcare and the opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

VALUES

Integrity | Collaboration | Accountability | Respect | Excellence (I CARE)

COVID vaccine is now mandatory for all employees at Neighborhood Health – exemption must be accompanied by a letter from your health care provider (for medical) or faith leader (for religious).
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The statements in the job description are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

We are offering $10,000.00 signing bonus.

The statements in the job description are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Under the direction of the Supervisor, works as a member of an integrated primary care/behavioral health team   to provide behavioral health consultation and outpatient counseling services to a diverse population within a community health care setting.
• Provides a combination of brief, targeted interventions and short term outpatient counseling to patients across the lifespan; shares responsibility for ensuring adequate coverage of intakes and crisis intervention within the primary care setting and serves as a consultant for the primary care team in identifying, assessing and making recommendations in the treatment of a variety of behavioral health and substance use disorders

• Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish is a must.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Education or other related field required.
• 2-3 years of experience.
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology preferred
• Familiarity with basic psycho-pharmacology preferred
• Able to work in fast-paced setting and tolerate interruptions required
• Comfortable working in a medical setting
• Experience working with the population served by NH (e.g., Latino immigrants/refugees, clients of all ages and with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Cultural competency such that the individual possesses a sensitivity, understanding, and expertise in caring for persons of diverse cultures.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.