Behavioral Health Associate Jobs in Melbourne, FL

Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to join us in the heart of Brevard County’s Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the “community” in Community Health while delivering healthcare to more than 60,000 unique patients annually.

Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive hiring package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability Coverage and a 401K with company match, a generous personal leave program, a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site for Loan Repayment and Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, tuition assistance for continuing education, professional development, and the opportunity for upward mobility.

We are expanding, we are growing. If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician listed below.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide high-quality individual, family, and group psychotherapy for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Coordinate behavioral health care within Brevard Health Alliance (BHA). Deliver evidence-based mental health services, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in the FQHC, participate in care coordination, and support integrated primary care goals.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited program.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, active Florida license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• Passing score on the appropriate national clinical examination (e.g., ASWB clinical for LCSW or equivalent for LMHC).
• Experience providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy in a community health or primary care setting; FQHC experience preferred.
• Knowledge of integrated behavioral health practices and collaborative care models.
• Proficient with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Strong cultural competence and experience working with diverse, underserved populations.
• Automated office and PC competency required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

• Provide direct clinical services: assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based individual, family, and group psychotherapy appropriate to patient needs and scope of practice.
• Develop, document, and update treatment plans and progress notes in the EMR in a timely manner according to BHA policy.
• Participate in warm handoffs, case consultations, and care planning with primary care providers, behavioral health team members, and other multidisciplinary staff to ensure integrated care.
• Conduct mental health screenings and brief interventions in primary care visits as needed.
• Make and coordinate appropriate referrals to community resources and specialty services; follow-up to support continuity of care.
• Facilitate group therapy and psychoeducational groups as assigned.
• Provide patient and family education regarding mental health diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, and community resources.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, program development, chart reviews, and clinical meetings to support clinical outcomes and operational goals.
• Maintain professional licensure, participate in continuing education, and adhere to ethical and regulatory standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Takes ownership and represents Brevard Health Alliance’s mission and organizational goals established by the executive committee. These include, but are not limited to: Productivity, Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Employee Retention. It is the duty of each BHA employee to incorporate these goals into all daily work routines, and strive to achieve and surpass all goals by working as a team. The mission and goals of BHA will be incorporated into each associate’s Key Performance Indicators and will be evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.