Behavioral Health Consultant

Briya Public Charter School • Washington, DC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is a dynamic and flexible position responsible for administering Integrated Behavioral Health services for participants accessing care within the primary care setting. The BHC is the go-to behavioral health professional in the medical clinic who provides on-the-spot triaging for participants experiencing mental health concerns, as well as providing ongoing short episodes of care. These services include functional assessments, crisis management, and brief interventions using CBT and solution-focused modalities. The goal of these interventions is to improve the functioning of participants and/or reduce symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, pain, and other behavioral health or medical conditions, as well as support clinic providers understanding and skill of behavioral health symptoms.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field
• An independently licensed provider (LPC or LICSW) or an entry-level license (LGSW, LMSW, or LGPC) to practice psychotherapy under the supervision of an independently licensed provider in the District of Columbia or Maryland (depending on job site)
• Working knowledge of Windows and Word; knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulation are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience practicing in an integrated health environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or low-income populations is desirable.
• Additional language proficiency or fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive consultations and warm hand-offs (WHO’s) from clinic staff when participants are identified to have a behavioral health concern.
• Provide training and skill-building to clinic staff on the symptoms of behavioral health conditions and screenings used to identify them.
• Work collaboratively with other clinic providers to support participant improvement.
• Understand and apply state and federal confidentiality regulations with regard to clients’ records and correspondence.
• Participate in clinic operations, Behavioral Health Department meetings, IBH team meetings, division-wide and organization-wide meetings and/or committees assigned.
• Provide brief episodes of care for primary care participants identified to have behavioral health concerns, which includes: screening and functional assessments, short-term individual and family interventions using CBT and solution-focused modalities, crisis management.
• Serve as a triage system to identify participants needing a higher level of care and provide linkage to those services.
• Implement SBIRT protocols by screening, providing brief interventions, and referrals to treatment for participants with substance use concerns.
• Accept cultural diversity and integrate the participant’s/family’s values and culture into interventions.
• Complete consent forms, explain worker’s role, and review participant rights and responsibilities, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Document all contacts, referrals and other necessary information in the participant’s chart.
• Maintain participant records that are accurate, comprehensive and adhere to documentation policies.
• Complete documentation and billing needs in a timely manner (within 48 hours).
• Maintain monthly statistics and provide reports as needed to the Behavioral Health Department.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision
• retirement options through 403(b) contribution and investment opportunities
• 25 days of paid leave annually (in addition to paid holidays)
• 5 educational days
• Tuition reimbursement of $2750/year towards education assistance and professional development.
• Transportation subsidy via metro & bus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level