Behavioral Health Consultant - Cayuga Primary Care - Tompkins St.

Cayuga Medical Center•Cortland, OH

8d•$35 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is a member of Cayuga Integrated Behavioral Health, a service within Cayuga Medical Associates. Working closely with the integrated behavioral health team and patients’ medical providers, the BHC expands access to mental health services for the primary care population through a blended Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) and Collaborative Care (CoCM) approach. The role provides rapid access to brief mental and behavioral health assessment and intervention to help patients meet defined care goals. The position is based onsite at 260 Tompkins St. in Cortland, New York, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No minimum post-degree or post-licensure experience is required, and on-the-job training in the clinical service delivery model will be offered.

Requirements

New York State licensure as a Clinical or Medical Social Worker, or as a Clinical or Counseling Psychologist.
A Master's degree in Social Work, or a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
Ability to adapt to fast-paced medical environments as part of a dynamic care team.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting.
Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other care team members.
Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders, and working knowledge of differential diagnosis for these conditions.
Working knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions, such as motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders within the appropriate scope of primary care.
Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience or interest.
Training or experience in integrated behavioral health care, especially PCBH and CoCM.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with patients’ medical providers and the integrated care team.
Provide rapid access to brief mental and behavioral health assessment and intervention to support defined patient care goals.
Assess and develop treatment plans for common mental health and substance use disorders.
Use evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders.
Engage patients in a therapeutic relationship when appropriate.
Work with patients in person, by telephone, and through telehealth.