Behavioral Health Consultant - Street Medicine

Marana Health•Marana, AZ

11d•$66,185 - $98,467•Onsite

About The Position

Marana Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) to join its Behavioral Health team at the Marana Main Health Center in Marana, Arizona. Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center with 11 sites in Tucson and Pima County, dedicated to providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare. The BHC collaborates with the medical team to address behavioral health needs identified by primary care physicians during patient visits. The role provides brief, targeted, solution-focused interventions rather than ongoing therapy, with the aim of achieving appropriate health-related outcomes within a primary care and medical model of care. The BHC conducts assessments, treatment and aftercare planning, follow-up consultations, and individual, family, and group services. The position also works closely with medical providers and business operations to support the Integration Program’s integrity and financial success. The position does not direct or supervise others, though it may provide supervision to nonlicensed staff, including interns or externs, as appropriate or requested. The ideal candidate has knowledge of community health operations, RBHA requirements, and current DSM and ICD versions; strong customer service, organizational, communication, and computer skills; and cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social services, counseling, or a related field.
Licensed as an independent practitioner by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist.
Three years of professional experience conducting individual, group, and/or family therapy or special-focus groups.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals certification.
Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Current Arizona driver’s license with a clean driving record and proof of current vehicle insurance; Marana Health will run a 39-month motor vehicle record.
Knowledge of business and operations aspects of the community health field.
Knowledge of State and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) requirements.
Thorough knowledge of current versions of the DSM and ICD.
Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills, with an emphasis on responsiveness, building trust, mutual respect, and courtesy.
Cultural competence and commitment to supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through work performance and professional interactions.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered if applicable and directly related to the job functions and required body of knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a primary care or medical environment.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with medical team members to provide educational groups, such as motivational interviewing, to support patient compliance with conditions such as diabetes and obesity.
Provide brief follow-up services to patients who need additional consultation to achieve positive health outcomes.
Conduct patient assessment, treatment, and aftercare planning.
Work with medical providers to support the growth and integrity of the Integration Program and contribute to its business operations and financial success.
Collaborate with medical personnel to maintain communication, availability, productivity, and responsiveness to programming needs.
Work with medical and behavioral health teams to ensure appropriate patient placement.
Conduct assessments requested by primary care physicians and complete documentation, referrals, and other required paperwork in a timely and thorough manner.
Provide brief, solution-focused individual, family, and group services within the primary care setting, medical model of care, and scope of the medical diagnosis, regardless of a patient's handicapping condition.
Complete timely and accurate charting within 24 hours of all patient contacts, using the electronic medical record as appropriate.
Understand coding, billing, and service-delivery requirements and work with the central business office to support program profitability.
Provide timely, quality assessments, service planning, and aftercare planning for clients and families within a primary care model.
Refer patients to appropriate community agencies or specialized services as needed or requested.
Maintain an appropriate number of direct service hours and ensure that clients referred by their PCP are seen, assessed, and served.
Assist appropriate patients with self-management and emotional or behavioral management of chronic illness.
Provide and document supervision to nonlicensed staff, including interns or externs, as appropriate or requested.
Follow professional and ethical practices when working with patients, records, families, and community personnel; maintain confidentiality of patient and family information.
Build trust and provide excellent customer service to patients and families within a medical consultant model of care.
Serve as an effective liaison within Integrative Services and with medical and behavioral health agency staff.
Work collaboratively with Marana Health staff and interact effectively with staff, community members, and other agency personnel to promote trust, productivity, and growth.
Use appropriate channels to report, discuss, and resolve problems or concerns.
Observe applicable state and federal laws, maintain knowledge of those laws, and request clarification when necessary.
Maintain general behavioral health and medical standards and stay informed about relevant trends through reading and appropriate in-services and workshops.
Know and follow Marana Health policies and procedures.
Use appropriate incident reporting procedures and complete incident reports accurately and in accordance with procedures.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.
Loan repayment options for professional scholarships through federal and state programs for full-time staff.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
403(b) with employer contribution.
160 hours of paid time off, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) professional liability coverage.
Professional licensure and DEA reimbursement.
Continuing Medical Education.