Behavioral Health Consultant

What We Offer

he Behavioral Health Consultant provides primary care-based behavioral health services to clients with complex or chronic needs depending on assigned program as determined in the treatment or care plan of the client. Counseling or therapeutic services are provided as part of a team, with primary care-based services being integrated into the care plan directed by the primary care provider.  We offer this position at either PsyD/PhD clinical psychologist, or independently licensed Master’s-level mental health therapist.

What We Offer

• Clinical Psychologist: 
  • $10,000 hiring bonus paid in first paycheck.
  • Salary $120,000.
• Master’s-level independently licensed therapist: 
  • $5,000 hiring bonus in first paycheck, $2,000 bonus at 12 months.
  • Salary $100,000.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine; profit sharing, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, continuing education, and more.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties

• Responds to requests from primary care providers to address behavioral health needs of medical clinic patients to maintain a warm hand-off for most patient encounters.
• Provides brief intervention for presenting problems and triage for on-going treatment services as needed.
• Completes encounters and associated documentation, including coding and billing.
• Presents case studies and reports to funding sources or as requested by outside organizations.
• Measures change and adjusts treatment as needed, using appropriate screening tools.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapy to individuals, families, groups or communities as assigned. Integrates cognitive behavioral interventions in multiple settings.
• Enters documentation into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Responds to crisis situations, assessing urgency of patient’s needs, provides care, and obtains appropriate services as needed.
• Assists patient and family in obtaining additional services and other resources as needed. Documents all referrals made to other resources.
• As assigned, participates in various community meetings and serves as a liaison to numerous community agencies and organizations, including school districts, hospitals, law enforcement, Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staff, and tribal authorities.
• Presents mental health/behavioral health findings and recommendations in verbal or written format to appropriate professionals either upon request or as part of a regular case presentation for peer review or clinical meeting.
• Leads staff training sessions on new therapeutic techniques and practices. Provides training and education on clinical topics to team members, staff and the community, as needed.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

Qualifications

Clinical Psychologist Requirements

• Education: PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Licenses/Registration: Licensed Psychologist within the state of practice.
• Experience preferred, but not required.

Master’s Level Therapist Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology
• Experience: Two years in clinical service delivery with persons with mental or behavioral health needs required. Experience working in primary care or other medical settings strongly preferred. 
• Licenses/Certificates/Registration: License for independent clinical practice in the state you will be practicing or have the necessary clinical training to acquire licensure. Any one of the following licenses is acceptable for this position:
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW)

Additional Requirements

• Current CPR/First Aid card, or obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

To Apply

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