Round Mountain Behavioral Health Consultant

Hill Country Community Clinic•Round Mountain, CA

63d•$37 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is an integral member of the primary care team, embedded within the medical clinic to provide real-time, evidence-based behavioral health interventions. The BHC works alongside medical providers, nurses, case managers, and care coordinators to improve whole-person health outcomes by addressing behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial factors that impact physical health and wellness. This position supports Hill Country Community Clinic's mission as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), ensuring access to high-quality, integrated, patient-centered care..

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
Active, unrestricted California license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD/PhD) OR registered associate eligible for supervised practice with plan for licensure.
Experience in brief, evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, problem-solving therapy).
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary, fast-paced team in a medical setting.
Commitment to serving diverse, underserved, and rural populations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in integrated primary care or FQHC/CCBHC setting.
Familiarity with trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) screening, and SBIRT model.
Knowledge of Medi-Cal and community mental health systems.

Responsibilities

Provide brief, solution-focused behavioral health interventions (15-30 minutes) for patients within the primary care setting.
Work in close collaboration with medical providers during patient visits to support treatment planning, patient engagement, and follow-up.
Conduct screenings, assessments, and brief interventions for common behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, stress management, and adjustment issues.
Assist medical providers with behavioral strategies to improve chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, pain management, weight management).
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed in the medical setting.
Facilitate warm hand-offs from medical providers to behavioral health services.
Offer psychoeducation and support for patients, families, and caregivers.
Support care coordination by connecting patients to internal and external resources, specialty behavioral health, and community supports.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Document all encounters and communications in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) consistent with Hill Country and FQHC/CCBHC standards, with timely and accurate completion of documentation as required by policy and regulation.