Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Description

Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is a novel national public health organization comprised of a multidisciplinary team of population and public health experts with backgrounds in infectious disease, public health, emergency medicine, primary care, cardiology, pediatrics, psychiatry, community health work (CHW), nursing and advanced practice pharmacy. We work nearly exclusively with underrepresented communities, fundamentally addressing healthcare disparities and the social determinants of health (SDoH) that have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing the following:

• People experiencing homelessness
• Indigenous communities
• Immigrant communities
• Rural communities
• BIPOC communities
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• Justice-impacted communities

The WEA team is diverse, inclusive, and agile enough to assemble teams of healthcare professionals within days using our proven local staff recruitment models to address population health crises and infectious disease outbreaks. The WEA team’s partnership model is collaborative and allows hospitals, health jurisdictions, state/local government agencies to provide timely care using equity-based strategies for individuals and marginalized communities.

Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is actively seeking compassionate and driven individuals for several pivotal roles in our groundbreaking School-Based Health Center (SBHC) program for Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Our approach will focus on health promotion, prevention, and treatment centered on behavioral health and primary care (including sexual health and gender-affirming care) located in large mobile units (including a brick-and-mortar clinic) in schools across the county. Working for WEA is more than a job; it's a calling to serve those who are most in need, directly in their environment.

Purpose of the position

The purpose of the Behavioral Health Therapist for the School-Based Mobile Health Center in Bernalillo County is to deliver comprehensive and accessible behavioral health and healthcare services to middle and elementary school students. This role aims to support students' mental and physical well-being through high-quality assessments, treatment, counseling, and education. By collaborating with school staff, families, and community resources, the Behavioral Health Provider ensures a holistic approach to student health, promoting a supportive environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

Mental health providers serving as mobile school healthcare providers need diverse skills and the ability to perform various duties to support students' psychological and physical well-being effectively. The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification.  They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights, ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication, and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

• Advocacy & Education: Patient/Family Self Care Management, Patient/Family Health Management Education, Bioethics Referrals & Management, Physician, Staff & Community Education, Case Management Education & Training, Risk Management Identification & Referral 
• Psychosocial Management: Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessment/Functioning, Counseling Support & Referral, Abuse/Neglect Identification & Referral (Partner, Child, Elder), Family Issues Affecting Care, Coping/Emotional Adjustment, Grief/Bereavement Support (Individual & Group), Adoption Resources, Health/Wellness Promotion, Substance Abuse Screening/Resources, Psychiatric Screening/Behavior, Management, Staff Support and Crisis Intervention (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing)
• Patient/Family Care Conferences: Interdisciplinary Care Communication/Coordination, Continuity of Care Planning Management.
• Continuity/Transition Management for School-Based Health Center

As part of the Care Coordination team, the role involves facilitating student and family decisions and communications regarding post-acute care. This includes professional responsibility for maintaining knowledge of community resources relevant to clinical social work and mental health services. Key responsibilities include community resource manage