Behavioral Health Consultant

About the position

We currently have an open position for a Behavioral Health Consultant. This is a salary, exempt full-time position. The Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for managing cases and providing behavioral health services to CFH patients. These services include individual and group counseling along with care management. These behavioral health services help improve our patient's health status and quality of life. The Behavioral Health Consultant is expected to work in a team-based environment where the approach is a whole person care approach that engages the patient in their health care and requires all team members to be effective and supportive communicators. A high degree of integration and collaboration is required to meet the varying and changing needs of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental health disorders and psychosocial problems.
• Provide therapy services in individual, family, and group sessions as well as crisis intervention.
• Complete and document mental health screening and assessment.
• Develop a treatment plan with the patient's participation and continually assess for appropriateness.
• Provide clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessment and treatment plans.
• Work cooperatively with primary care team members and the family in the provision of services to meet the goals developed in the Treatment Plan.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all therapy and health coaching sessions, significant incident occurrences, and phone conversations.
• Provide assessment, brief intervention, consultation, and education with an emphasis on behavioral and lifestyle management through use of clinical and motivational interviewing skills.
• Support patients in developing self-management skills and in adopting positive behavior changes.
• Identify and address barriers to patient's ability to follow medical treatment plan.
• Refer for additional or alternative services, when indicated, and assist patients to arrange for services to follow through on recommendations.
• Lead patient education and support groups.
• Work collaboratively with clinical staff on pertinent issues and coordinate patient care.
• Participate in peer review by performing peer audits and meeting audit requirements.
• Participate and engage in case consultation meetings.
• Engage in QI initiatives.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.

Requirements

• Must have master's in social work (with limited or full license), or hold a licensed professional counselor license.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Social Work preferred.
• Must have BLS certification or the ability to attain one.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental and behavioral conditions.
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
• High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style.
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates understanding and appreciation for the diversity of CFH patients and CFH employees.
• Stress management.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality regarding patient information.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Up to 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 8 hours of Personal Holiday per year
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Tax Sheltered 403B Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%.
• Paid Bereavement & Jury-Duty Leave
• Continuing Education Funds per year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for employee and all household members
• Discounted rates from local partnerships (YMCA, RX Optical, Scrub/Apparel Sale Vendor Etc.)
• 7 different BCBS/BCN Medical Insurance plans to choose from
• Delta Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Spouse and Children
• Long-Term Disability