Behavioral Health Consultant

Jordan Valley Community Health Center•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Consultant to join our Behavioral Health team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing behavioral health consultation services to patients. The consultant will work closely with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to patients with behavioral health needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
Current LCSW or LPC.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Consultant will provide brief, targeted interventions for 8-12 patients per day.
Screen & evaluate individuals for mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Brief interventions for individuals with behavioral health problems.
Behavioral support to assist individuals in improving health status and managing chronic illness.
Meet regularly with the primary care team to plan care and discuss cases.
Support primary care physicians/teams in identifying and behaviorally intervening with patients who could benefit from behavioral health needs within the primary care practice.
Provide front line interventions with first looking to manage behavioral health needs within the primary care practice.
Focus on managing a population of patients versus specialty care.
Identification of problem behavior(s), discussion of impact and decisions regarding care.
Develop specific and goal directed interventions with the use of monitoring forms, behavioral “prescription” and using multiple interventions simultaneously.
Provide educational materials, handout, and use teach back strategies tailored to patient’s specific issue.
Provide clear and concise feedback to Primary Care Provider, describe action plan and establish plan for follow up.
Promotes effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Clinic’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the Clinic’s overall mission.
Responsibly follows the Clinic Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on Demand Available
Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year.
Health Requirements: All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.