Behavioral Health Consultant

NeighborHealth Center • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

As a member of the Care Team, the Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) will provide support and mental health services to the NHC patient population. BHC will provide community resources and coordinate referrals as indicated.

Requirements

• Able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Good interpersonal skills are a necessity, including an ability to work well with the variety of ages, cultures, and temperaments represented among NHC staff and patients.
• Commitment to demonstrating personal integrity through punctuality, honesty, and attention to detail.
• An ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities in accordance with the clinic's needs and mission.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing or stressful conditions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.
• Conscientious of departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships.
• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• Ability to use a computer in a Windows environment and proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Internet tools with keyboarding skills of 45 wpm.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Experience in integrated care setting preferred.
• Good physical stamina and an ability to stand most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-demand in-person integrated care consults to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced health center setting in collaboration with medical care team.
• Provide traditional counseling services and support to patients and family members.
• Provide psychoeducational information as appropriate for patients and/or family members or accompanying caregivers.
• Contribute to the growth of the behavioral health department at NHC.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with related psychopharmacology.
• Collaborate alongside behavioral health team to ensure holistic health care and support of medical team.
• Provide training to staff as needed.
• Remain current and knowledgeable about local and regional resources for mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• Participate in outreach educational activities in the community as needed.
• Maintain a regular schedule and caseload at assigned clinic in collaboration with treatment team.
• Participate in quality improvement projects as assigned.
• Participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly document all services rendered in the electronic medical record for every patient.
• Be knowledgeable of and in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and HRSA regulations.
• Participate in proficiency testing as required by NHC or departmental policy.

Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees