POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator and the SSHARC Site Team Leader, the Behavioral Health Provider II provides individual and group therapy to HIV positive patients and their families. The Behavioral Health Provider II will clinically address issues related to patient medical status, mental health, substance abuse issues, and overall psychosocial functioning. Due to the complex and layered issues facing SSHARC patients, the therapist must employ multi-level thinking and evaluation skills. The Behavioral Health Provider II assesses all new primary care patients and determines the appropriate level of ongoing psychosocial services offered to the patient, ranging from crisis intervention to brief or ongoing therapy, referrals to appropriate psychiatric interventions, partner and family disclosure assistance, and any other services the patient may require. The Behavioral Health Provider II is an integral part of the care team and provides direction and consultation to all support staff, case management, and primary medical providers. The Behavioral Health Provider II maintains a directory of supportive and behavioral resources for SSHARC clients and care team members. The Behavioral Health Provider II will document and make referrals as appropriate. The Behavioral Health Provider II completes reports, maintains progress notes, and other administrative duties related to SSHARC’s scope of services. The Behavioral Health Provider II is responsible for intern selection, mentoring, and evaluations for all mental health service internships. The Behavioral Health Provider II is responsible for ensuring accurate, complete, and timely submission of all required data for funder reports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordination of BHCS for SSHARC. Conduct initial psychosocial assessment and required reporting for all SSHARC patients. Conduct brief counseling sessions for appropriate SSHARC patients in compliance with scopes of services. Establish and conduct therapeutic groups for appropriate patients as outlined in scopes of services. Coordinate care with internal system referrals or external agencies to provide more intensive psychosocial support and therapies. Provide all SSHARC patients with a psychiatric evaluation. Provide support to family members, partners, and other significant persons as outlined in scopes of services. Lead all multidisciplinary staff meetings relating to patient care issues. Provide coverage as needed for CCH ACHN social work departments where SSHARC program resides. Oversee the Part A Outpatient Substance Use service category activities, including but not limited to providing direct individual counseling, group services, assessment/re-assessment, and external referrals for intensive inpatient services. Serve on Continuous Quality Improvement team. Provide case consultation to all members of SSHARC care team. Chart progress in EMR (Cerner) and keep accurate and detailed records. Document all activities as required by regulatory agencies and supervisors, including internal tracking forms, monthly and quarterly reports, DARTS, patient incentives, and other tracking as required, in addition to standard documentation in electronic medical record. Document all Outpatient Substance Use, Mental Health, and Psychosocial Support Services in Careware. Participate in CCHIP Domain II meetings and all CCHIP Domain Meetings. Maintain, report on, and ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission of all required data for funder reports. Actively participate in staff meetings and be a member of the leadership team. Maintain a resource list of community services related to treatment programs, shelters, housing, state and federal entitlements, HIV/Substance Use counseling, Halfway and Quarter-Way Houses, and HIV/Substance Use support groups. Make appropriate referrals for BHCS clients and follow-up to ensure continuity of substance use treatment. Provide management and coordination of care for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment of substance addictions and patients receiving Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Knowledgeable and applicable use of both the Title 42 CFR and Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) 2060. Knowledge and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms required. Employees are responsible for maintaining patient interaction, documents, patient care/coordination, medical information, and other work-related materials in a designated confidential and secure remote office location. All other duties as required by the nature of the SSHARC organization as a community-based Health Intervention organization. QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution. Licensed in the State of Illinois, i.e., LCSW or LCPC. Knowledge of target population and psychosocial issues related to HIV diagnosis and/or other chronic health conditions. CADC, CODP, MAATP, or similar certification required or pending within 6 months of hire. Experience in mental health counseling. Required training and experience in providing Trauma Informed Care. Experience conducting therapeutic groups. Must be willing to travel between three south suburban SSHARC health centers. Skilled in working with databases and data collection techniques. Ideal candidate would have some ability to interpret and evaluate health care and medical data, including those pertaining to service utilization and program evaluation measures, laboratory and clinical results, and quality assurance. Familiarity with standard reporting requirements and reporting formats. Valid Illinois driver’s license and regular access to a reliable automobile, and willingness to travel among sites. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with focus and precision within a changing, complex organizational environment. Demonstrated ability to work in a sensitive and culturally competent manner with people from diverse backgrounds. J-18808-Ljbffr