Associate Behavioral Health Consultant (59743)

CIRCLE THE CITY•Phoenix, AZ

79d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves participating in weekly supervision and completing comprehensive individualized assessments to identify psychosocial factors impacting physical health. The Associate Behavioral Health Consultant will utilize screening tools to identify appropriate levels of care and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered treatment plans. They will monitor patient progress, provide evidence-based interventions such as motivational interviewing, problem-solving training, and coping skills training, and deliver brief interventions and short-term counseling for various mental health concerns. The role also includes providing crisis intervention, supporting connections to mental health and substance use treatment services, and connecting patients to community agencies, particularly those serving individuals experiencing homelessness. The consultant will act as a team content expert on behavioral changes, substance use, and community resources, while ensuring all documentation is completed within organizational timeframes and maintaining strict confidentiality. Continuous learning through continuing education and participation in relevant meetings and trainings is expected. The role requires adaptability to fluctuating patient flow and operational demands, proficiency in computer programs, and the ability to interact courteously and tactfully with clients, families, and personnel. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with patient care team in all settings.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with patients and members of care team.
Experience with psychosocial assessment and treatment planning.
Proficient in generally accepted individual, group and crisis counseling theories and interventions.
Ability to collaborate with professionals from many different social service, healthcare and government agencies.
Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and independently.
Remain flexible and calm in tense situations.
Maintain up to date documentation of all clinic encounters in an electronic health record.
Maintain patient confidence and confidential record keeping practices.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including presenting and speaking in public settings.
Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, objectives, electronic health records systems and computer systems applications (MS Office, PowerPoint, Chrome etc.).
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving and data driven decision-making.
Demonstrate sensitivity and ability to work with diverse staff and patients from all backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field required.
Two years of experience working in behavioral health or primary care behavioral health required.
Current Arizona Department of Safety Clearance Card, or ability to secure one prior to start.
Requires a current Arizona Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a behavioral health related field preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes comprehensive individualized assessments that identify psychosocial factors important to management of physical health problems including any psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, environmental, interpersonal, mental health and/or substance use issues.
Utilizes screening tools as necessary to identify appropriate levels of care.
Coordinates within the multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered treatment plans to improve health and wellness that include: Clinical summary and recommendations, measurable goals and objectives.
Monitors patient progress towards identified goals and objectives.
Provides evidence-based interventions as needed: Motivational interviewing, problem solving training, coping skills training, relaxation/mindfulness techniques, cognitive restructuring, teaching impulse control skills, psychoeducation and communication skills training.
Provides brief interventions and short-term counseling using appropriate modalities for patients with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addiction and other concerns as needed.
Works with patients in crisis by providing rapid intervention, risk assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, and coordination of care.
Supports existing connections to established mental health and substance use treatment services.
Connects patient to community agencies that address needs of people who experience homelessness.
Serves as team content expert on behavioral changes, substance use issues and community resources.
Completes all required documentation within the time frame defined by organization expectations.
Maintains strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals in line with local, state and federal statutes and organizational policies.
Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities.
Attend relevant and required meetings (both internal and external) trainings, and community events.
Receives clinical guidance as needed.
Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
Maintains current knowledge and skills of all computer programs being used in the agency.
Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with clients, families, and other personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.