Behavioral Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LCPC)

About Hope Christian Health Center: Hope Christian Health Center (HCHC) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to serving the Las Vegas community through compassionate, high-quality healthcare. Our services include primary care, behavioral health, community health worker programs, street outreach services, and recuperative care. We are committed to addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of the individuals and families we serve. Our mission is to glorify God by demonstrating Christ's love to the Las Vegas community through the delivery of excellent, affordable healthcare to all, regardless of their ability to pay.

JOB SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Therapist at Hope Christian Health Center is a key member of our integrated care team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health services. This role involves providing evidence-based psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and collaborating with primary care providers, case coordinators, and community health workers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Duties:

• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families.
• Collaborate with primary care providers to conduct warm handoffs for timely mental health interventions.
• Perform crisis interventions and create safety plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, adhering to FQHC and state regulations.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and quality management policies.
• Maintains all BLS certifications and state licensure up to date.

Administrative Duties:

• Assist with the completion of intake forms and other clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and update integrated care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to align mental health services with the center’s mission and values.
• Ensure all clinical services meet the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program standards.
• Stay informed about and comply with all state of Nevada FQHC requirements, including billing, reporting, and documentation standards.

Other Duties:

• Promotes and demonstrates Hope values of: Gospel motivation, Prayer, Excellence, Stewardship, Patience, Thankfulness, Humility, Service, Dignity through Relationship and Hospitality and Joy
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training, and case consultations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in mental health and integrated care.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• The Behavioral Health Therapist ensures compliance with state and FQHC regulations and adapts to evolving program requirements, supporting our mission to offer holistic care to underserved populations.
• The Behavioral Health Therapist ensures compliance with all 19 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program Requirements.
• The Behavioral Health Therapist is also expected to actively participate in and support quality improvement activities and the clinical practice team efforts emphasizing the importance of the individual patient and putting the patient’s needs first.