Behavioral Health Consultant PT Days

Trinity Health•Fruitland, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Consultant, as part of the primary care treatment team, identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. In addition, the Behavioral Health Consultant will support patients with securing resources or access to resources to improve their quality of life and wellness. ENVIRONMENT: Hours: This position will be 20 hours a week. There is flexibility with the schedule. One could see patients 4-5 hours a day, every day or five 8-hour days in two weeks, or another variation of hours. Office: You will have your own office. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. To learn more about Saint Alphonsus, please visit www.saintalphonsus.org. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed master’s Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho.
Must obtain Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho and Oregon within 12 months of hire.
Minimum of one year of post-license experience in behavioral health or integrated care.

Responsibilities

Abides by the Code of Ethics for Licensed Clinical Social Workers within the Collaborative Practice Model
Collaborate with other medical professionals, including clinical staff, primary care providers, population health team members, and community health workers in a fast-paced family practice environment.
Act as a contributing member of the care team, assisting primary care providers in recognizing, treating, and managing behavioral health and biopsychosocial issues.
Provide brief evidence-based interventions and use outcome-based models to track patient improvement.
Provide clients with self-management skills and educational information needed so they can be full participants in their own treatment and recovery.
Collaborate with leadership team in developing the integrated care program within the clinic and across the Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Connect patients and families with mental health resources in the community for appropriate care of severe and/or persistent mental illness.
Participate in regular interdisciplinary group case consultations, collaborate with community partner organizations, and coordinate with external specialty care providers.
Utilize knowledge of the most common concerns treated in primary care (e.g., depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, diabetes, obesity, smoking cessation, ADHD, parent education, adjustment disorders, etc.) to help patient increase engagement in disease acceptance and management.
Aid patients with difficult life problems, coping with medical diagnoses, supporting lifestyle and non-medical methods of chronic disease management, child behavioral problems, improving diets and weight management and treatment of learning and memory problems through behavioral interventions.
Provide on-site availability for crisis triage and intervention for patients in a mental health crisis and assesses and provides guidance on need to transfer to high level of service and treatment for appropriate patients.
Collaborates care with other behavioral health programs within Saint Alphonsus Medical Group, the Saint Alphonsus Network and the community at large.
Has ability and interest in working within the integrated behavioral health model in a primary care setting, is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team, and has strong communication skills.
Ability to work with a diverse patient population and provide equitable care to all patients.
Conduct initial psychosocial assessment of patients, develop a treatment plan for them and communicate the information to physicians, APPs and nursing staff.
Conduct assessments based on the patient’s presentation (e.g., PHQ9, GAD7, C-SSRS, etc.)
Ability to clearly document at each visit objectives, measurable goals and progress toward goals and identify the expectations of brief counseling with patients.
Maintain competency in therapy modalities and ensure continuing education incorporated into best practice.