Behavioral Health Consultant | Onsite

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Legacy Community Health, we invite you to become part of a family that is passionate about creating positive changes in the community. As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you'll be at the heart of this mission, providing vital integrated behavioral health screenings and interventions for those in need. This is your chance to join a dedicated team that strives to enhance community health outcomes every day. Role Highlights: Offer crucial behavioral health screenings and interventions to individuals. Work Environment: Collaborate with a supportive and dynamic team that values your input. Impact: Make a lasting difference in the lives of adults, adolescents, and children. Growth Opportunities: Benefit from mentorship and personal development initiatives. Mission-Driven: Be instrumental in transforming community healthcare.

Requirements

Must have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the social or behavioral sciences.
Must have a "full" current Texas license, (LCSW LPC or LMFT) be in good standing with their credentialing board.
Must have a minimum of 2 years paid work experience providing assessment, brief intervention and/or psychotherapy.
Must be able to manage multiple deadline and decision making responsibilities.
Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk.
Frequently required to talk and/or communicate both expressively & receptively.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally required to bend, twist, climb, and reach.
Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
Moderate level of complexity for decision making.
Must be able to handle normal levels of intensity.

Responsibilities

Screen new clients at risk in primary care settings to identify and address their presenting problems.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide crisis interventions.
Offer brief interventions to individuals experiencing biopsychosocial stressors.
Deliver direct clinical services, including evaluations and counseling using motivational interviewing.
Review client records and develop comprehensive evaluation reports.
Assist with service coordination and follow-up procedures.
Coordinate consultations and services with community agencies and health service providers.
Collaborate with clients, physicians, and other providers to develop client-centered treatment plans.
Re-assess clients and update treatment plans as necessary.
Work a flexible full-time schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Meet monthly with a clinical supervisor to review client cases.
Document all client encounters in the medical record within three days.
Perform billing activities according to agency procedures.
Stay informed on developments in integrated behavioral techniques and research.
Advise patients on health and illness prevention, including family planning services.
Perform additional duties as assigned.