Full Time LMSW or MHC-LP

Boston Childrens Health Physicians LLP•Scarsdale, NY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

BCHP’s Behavioral Health Division is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Consultant to work with primary care providers at the Scarsdale and Hawthorne, New York locations. The schedule rotates between the locations, with 2–3 days per week at each site, and requires availability Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The consultant supports patients with mental health concerns, families and patients managing chronic illnesses, and parents seeking help modifying their children’s behavior. The role includes providing psychosocial education, assessment, brief therapy and crisis intervention, and coordinating care with primary care staff and community agencies. As part of employment, the consultant will receive supervision hours from an LCSW-R for advanced certification. The approximate salary is $58,000–$60,000, negotiable based on experience. BCHP states that it recruits and employs without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a New York State LMSW license, LMHC license, or MHC-LP permit; the posting also lists LMSW, LMHC, or LMHC-LP as required.
Be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Have strong assessment skills.
Be competent in delivering crisis intervention services and brief, time-limited therapy.
Have experience working with parents on behavioral management and child development education.
Demonstrate commitment, care, and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds who have multiple needs or problems.
Have the ability to develop medical and behavioral treatment plans and coordinate services.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.
Have excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial education as needed, particularly concerning childhood and adolescent development.
Assist primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental health and psychosocial concerns.
Provide functional and strength-based assessment and diagnosis.
Use motivational interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at reducing symptoms.
Complete required charting in patients’ electronic medical records.
Assist with care coordination and care planning, and refer patients to appropriate community agencies as necessary.
Work with patients with mental health concerns, families and patients with chronic illnesses, and parents who need assistance modifying behavior.
Develop medical and behavioral treatment plans and coordinate services to fulfill them.
Provide crisis intervention and brief, time-limited therapy.