Behavioral Health Clinician Consultant

St. John's Well Child & Family Center • Indio, CA

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician Consultant works in conjunction with members of the medical and behavioral health team to manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, apply behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues and provide consultation in the treatment of developmental, mental disorders and psychosocial issues for all populations.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Professional Clinical Counseling.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a social worker/marriage and family therapist in a community mental health environment.
• Experience and knowledge of multi-ethnic and underserved communities.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (Preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in a Managed Care setting.
• California LCSW, LMFT licensure/certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Promote and integrate behavioral health services.
• Maintain protocols and procedures for integrated behavioral health activities across the St. John's network.
• Assist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating and managing mental health and psychosocial issues and act as a contributing member to the primary care team and behavioral health team.
• Conduct client intakes, focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations, then make recommendations to the primary care provider concerning the clients' treatment goals and plan.
• Provide consultation to the primary care providers to enhance patient care.
• Provide brief, focused intervention for clients who are in need of mental health services.
• Assist in the detection of 'at risk' clients and in the development of plans to prevent worsening of their condition.
• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of health services for clients as related to behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers not only within the primary care setting but, with the clients' permission, outside it as well.
• Document the clients' progress and diagnostic information in the treatment chart.
• Keep the primary care providers fully informed of the client's needs and progress and work with providers to formulate treatment plans.
• Provide consultation to clinic management and other team members about behavioral services and suggested areas of outcome and program evaluation.
• Participate in case conferences with appropriate medical and ancillary team members.
• Support Quality Assurance activities related to behavioral health care.
• Provide program reports.
• Assist the clients in complying with any medical treatment initiated by the primary care provider, such as offering strategies to cope with medication side effects.
• Function as a member of a multi-interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the identification and treatment of mental disorders.
• Possess knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditions, e.g., disease management.
• Make quick and accurate clinical assessments.
• Be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team, and have strong communication skills.
• Exhibit care-management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referrals.
• Demonstrate skill in targeted, brief psychotherapy and in running group sessions.
• Document services in a way that is useful both to the primary care provider and to management for quality improvement services.
• Exhibit consultation liaison skills.
• Be flexible with schedules and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision
• 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
• 403 (B) retirement match
• Life insurance, EAP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SEIU Union
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continued workforce development & training
• Opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees