Behavioral Health Care Manager, Collaborative Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Newburyport, MA

3d•$25 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the primary care treatment team, assist primary health care providers with recognizing and treating mental health disorders and substance abuse by identifying, triaging and managing patients within the primary care setting. Collaborate with the primary care providers using behavioral health screenings to identify level of care, resources and treatment planning. Provide short-term therapy, using a range of evidence-based treatment modalities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other directly-related Human Service discipline.
Ability to provide leadership, accept responsibility, work independently and set own goals in a professional manner.
Travel between primary care offices as needed.
Ability to exercise good judgment clinically, legally, and ethically and to consult with supervisor as needed.
Good oral and written communication.
Computer literate in standard desktop applications such as Windows, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of or ability to learn insurance standards for both commercial insurances and Mass Health products.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity to work as a member of an integrated care team and to see clients in the familiar primary care office setting.
Flexibility

Responsibilities

Review medical record prior to initial evaluation to familiarize self with patient’s history in order to perform a thorough, quality assessment.
Utilize clinical skills in brief treatment approaches such as: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Behavioral Activation and Psycho-Education.
In collaboration with the primary care treatment team, design behavioral health treatment plan of care based on patient needs and overall assessment.
Implement strategy to meet the education needs of the patient/family/others as it relates to psychological health and/or substance use.
Design and execute effective behavioral health and substance use education curricula classes for staff and other providers.
Complete all clinical documentation (intake packets, termination/transfer, billing sheets, insurance forms etc.) within expected timeframes and in compliance with organization policies. Documentation must meet quality standards established by regulatory bodies and the agency.
Adhere to all organization, federal and state regulations, guidelines and/or contractual obligations.
Develop supervision plan with supervisor and meet on a regular basis to discuss clinical, organizational, and agency issues and review performance.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, visitors, external providers, regulatory bodies, and the broader health care community.
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all time.
Other related duties as assigned.