Behavioral Health Nurse Salary in Billings, MT

This position may be eligible for employment incentives The Licensed Clinical Therapist is responsible for the full range of functions typically performed by a licensed counselor in a private practice out-patient setting. Functions include evaluation, psychotherapy, and consultation. Therapy may be with individuals, families, couples, and groups. Position is one of several clinical professionals in a multi-disciplinary setting. Essential Job Functions • Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance. • Thoroughly evaluates the clinical needs of each patient. Arrives at diagnostic impressions utilizing the current DSM Codes. • Engages in thorough age-appropriate treatment planning process for each client and discusses those plans with the client/guardian as clinically indicated. • Makes use of referrals and consultations appropriately and has a strong knowledge of community resources. • Performs all related administrative functions necessary for effective, ethical, efficient clinical practice including those standards as required by Billings Clinic. • Performs age-appropriate clinical therapies and techniques skillfully, using sound personal and clinical judgment. • Maintains client records clearly and in a timely and confidential manner, reflecting dates of appointments, evaluations, therapy efforts and goals, referrals, and correspondence. • Provides all necessary information for accurate and timely billing and collection. • Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality. Participates appropriately in quality improvement efforts. • Functions as an involved team member with the department staff, ensuring a smooth flow of clinical and support staff needs, as well as for high quality care. • Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organization and departmental requirements. Participates in all department staff meetings as required. • Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance. • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Under clinical supervision of a physician and direct supervision of the Manager/Director, the Physician Assistant provides general medical care, treatment and health care services to patients within the scope of their licensure and expertise level of the supervising physician.Essential Job Functions• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.• Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical examination, compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, laboratory, and other ancillary services as appropriate and differentiates between normal and abnormal information contained in the test results. (Patient Care, Testing Diagnostic Tests)• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care and managing infections within the scope of their licensure and the expertise level of the supervising physician. (Patient Care, Procedures, Midlevel Scope of Practice)• Formulates diagnosis of medical problem, develops, implements and monitors patient care plans, records progress notes and assists in the provision of continuity of care; conferring with the supervising physician as necessary and/or appropriate. (Patient Care, Treatment plan, Patient Care Plan)• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens. (Education, Patient, Educates Patient)• Refers patients to other health care providers and appropriate sources of care as necessary.• Participates in on-call rotations and off hour rounding as it pertains to the specific department. (working condition)• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements; acquires knowledge and skills essential to incorporating into practice proven new evaluation/treatment modalities.• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality; participates in the continued program development and marketing of service line.• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Under clinical supervision of a physician and direct supervision of the Manager/Director, the Physician Assistant provides general medical care, treatment and health care services to patients within the scope of their licensure and expertise level of the supervising physician.Essential Job Functions• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.• Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical examination, compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, laboratory, and other ancillary services as appropriate and differentiates between normal and abnormal information contained in the test results. (Patient Care, Testing Diagnostic Tests)• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care and managing infections within the scope of their licensure and the expertise level of the supervising physician. (Patient Care, Procedures, Midlevel Scope of Practice)• Formulates diagnosis of medical problem, develops, implements and monitors patient care plans, records progress notes and assists in the provision of continuity of care; conferring with the supervising physician as necessary and/or appropriate. (Patient Care, Treatment plan, Patient Care Plan)• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens. (Education, Patient, Educates Patient)• Refers patients to other health care providers and appropriate sources of care as necessary.• Participates in on-call rotations and off hour rounding as it pertains to the specific department. (working condition)• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements; acquires knowledge and skills essential to incorporating into practice proven new evaluation/treatment modalities.• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality; participates in the continued program development and marketing of service line.• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Position is responsible for the full range of functions typically performed by a licensed clinical psychologist in a private practice out-patient setting. Functions include psychological testing and evaluation, psychotherapy, and consultation. Therapy may be with individuals, families, couples, and groups. Position is one of several clinical professionals in a multi-disciplinary setting and requires considerable comfort in a team setting. Essential Job Functions • Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and Behavior Health Clinic Thoroughly evaluates the clinical needs of each patient, utilizing the clinical tools within the scope of license of the clinical psychologist. Arrives at diagnostic impressions utilizing DSM-IV Codes.• Engages in thorough age-appropriate treatment planning process for each client and discusses those plans with the client as clinically indicated.• Makes use of referrals and consultations appropriately and has a strong knowledge of community resources.• Actively develops professional contracts for marketing and resource development purposes.• Performs age-appropriate clinical therapies and techniques skillfully, using sound personal and clinical judgment.• Maintains client records clearly and in a timely and confidential manner, reflecting dates of appointments, evaluations, general therapy efforts and goals, referrals, and correspondence.• Provides all necessary information for accurate and timely billing and collection.• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.• Participates appropriately in quality improvement efforts.• Functions as an involved team member within the clinic staff toward smooth flow of clinical and support staff needs, as well as for high quality care.• Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance.• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Under clinical supervision of a physician and direct supervision of the Manager/Director, the Physician Assistant provides general medical care, treatment and health care services to patients within the scope of their licensure and expertise level of the supervising physician.Essential Job Functions• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.• Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical examination, compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, laboratory, and other ancillary services as appropriate and differentiates between normal and abnormal information contained in the test results. (Patient Care, Testing Diagnostic Tests)• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care and managing infections within the scope of their licensure and the expertise level of the supervising physician. (Patient Care, Procedures, Midlevel Scope of Practice)• Formulates diagnosis of medical problem, develops, implements and monitors patient care plans, records progress notes and assists in the provision of continuity of care; conferring with the supervising physician as necessary and/or appropriate. (Patient Care, Treatment plan, Patient Care Plan)• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens. (Education, Patient, Educates Patient)• Refers patients to other health care providers and appropriate sources of care as necessary.• Participates in on-call rotations and off hour rounding as it pertains to the specific department. (working condition)• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements; acquires knowledge and skills essential to incorporating into practice proven new evaluation/treatment modalities.• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality; participates in the continued program development and marketing of service line.• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Under general supervision, assists in the delivery of patient care/treatment and provides clerical and administrative support. Works collaboratively with the Physician, Non-Physician Provider, RN, LPN, and other departmental personnel to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.Essential Job FunctionsSupports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.Prepares room, equipment and supplies as dictated by a particular examination, patient's needs, and Billings Clinic exam and procedure room cleaning guidelines.Assists with scheduling admissions, appointments, diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures, and surgery. May assist with registration and/or collection of co-pays.Screens incoming telephone calls for appropriate referrals to nurse, physician and/or non-physician provider.Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment as directed.Maintains patient files, records and other information. Adheres to confidentiality requirements.Compiles statistical data for reports as directed.Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.Receives and prepares patient for examination and treatment as directed. Obtains and records history and vital signs. May assist in preparing for minor procedures and physical exams. Charts and documents in medical record. Collects laboratory specimens as needed.Cleans and disinfects equipment per Billings Clinic sterile processing guidelines.Administers influenza vaccine, pneumococcal vaccines, and Td/TDAP to patients age 18 or older.Provides instruction to patients as directed by physician, non-physician provider or documented in policies and procedures.Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Cross-Training on Information/ SPECIFIC SystemsProficient in basic patient care and treatment, planning and evaluating according to job description and MA levelCompetent to perform routine, non-complex aspects of patient care, treatments and proceduresSafe pharmaceutical handling requirements and guidelinesApplication of personal protective equipment (PPE) for patient and staff safetyComputer applicationsAnalytical skills necessary to understand a variety of basic and/or routine problem scenarios associated with patient careRefers more difficult problems to higher level medical assistant, nurse, supervisor or appropriate health care providerPractices according to Billings Clinic MA job description, guidelines and physician judgmentWork is performed under the direct supervision of a physicianWork is performed independently in accordance with assigned schedules and operating proceduresAssumes responsibility for the follow-up of problem scenarios and coordinates appropriately with other MA, LPN, RN, physician and/or non-physician providerExpected to prioritize all aspects of job performanceDemonstrates personal accountability in all facets of role responsibilitiesInterpersonal SkillsInterpersonal skills which enable the incumbent to appropriately respond to a variety of patient/family requests and inquiries, to respond to inquiries from physicians, nursing staff and other health care providers, and to check for understanding, allay apprehension and enlist cooperation of the patientAbility to utilize and apply PSE skillsCommunication with patient on expectations, e.g. being late for scheduled appointment, wait timesAble to assist with patient service assistance needs as necessary and provide service recovery, e.g. coffee cards, lunch, gas cardsWork with leadership on service recovery as neededMedical Terminology (available through LMS)Process Improvement / Quality Assurance /Risk ManagementAdheres to patient safety goals and standardsParticipates in Process Improvement or Risk related activities within the departmentFiscal ResponsibilityParticipates in the financial viability of Billings Clinic by ensuring appropriate ensuring appropriate utilization of supplies and equipment and maximizing the flow of patients to maximize effective utilization of the physician's/non-physician provider's timeOn-Call ResponsibilityBasic laboratory specimen handling and processing (urinalysis, blood sugars, etc.)Safe pharmaceutical handling requirements and guidelinesDemonstrate phlebotomy skills if relevant to area. Cross-trained to assist physician and/or non-physician provider with proceduresAdminister Level I approved medications after completion of appropriate pharmaceutical courses, along with Billings Clinic injection class for Influenza, Pneumococcal, Td/TDAP