Behavioral Health Provider - Bilingual Polish/English

Primecare Community Health • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) is part of the care team and delivers evidence-based, short-term interventions for behavioral issues in patients of all ages. The BHP works closely with primary care providers and other medical staff to provide comprehensive, holistic care addressing mental health needs, substance misuse, and medical concerns. The position requires bilingual Polish/English proficiency and one evening per week.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology.
• Bilingual in Polish and English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with primary care staff, patients, and behavioral health clinicians.
• Strong behavioral health service skills and past experience working with a wide range of ages and presenting issues.
• Knowledge of and interest in providing short-term behavioral interventions.
• Interest in the Primary Care Behavioral Health model.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with an electronic health record.
• One evening per week is required.

Nice To Haves

• Active Illinois LCSW, LCPC, Psy.D., or Ph.D. licensure is strongly preferred.
• Active Illinois LSW or LPC licensure will be considered.
• At least three years of clinical experience as a behavioral health provider in a health care setting is preferred, with preference for primary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions in the primary care clinic for health problems influenced by behavior.
• Be available for same-day and scheduled behavioral change visits, attempting to see referred patients the same day when in clinic.
• Maintain a visible presence during clinic operating hours and provide curbside consultation to primary care providers in person, by phone, or through athenaText.
• Assist with developing clinical pathway programs, group medical appointments, classes, and behavior-focused practice protocols.
• Identify, review, and modify educational materials for literacy level and cultural appropriateness under appropriate supervision.
• Assist primary care providers and the team with behaviorally focused tasks and provide same-day feedback on initial patient encounters.
• Coordinate care with specialty mental health providers and facilitate referrals to specialty mental health and substance abuse services as needed.
• Complete clinical notes and other required paperwork within 72 business hours of visit completion.
• Attend required meetings, including Provider and Site meetings.
• Meet the goal of 1,200 annual billable visits within one year of starting with PrimeCareHealth, and actively deploy strategies to reach the goal if falling short.

Benefits

• Eligibility for NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
• 27 days of PTO accrued each pay period, plus 3 personal days, 1 floating holiday, and 8 paid holidays (42 paid days off annually).
• $1,500 annual CME allowance and 3 days of CME time.
• FTCA coverage; no external malpractice or tail coverage required.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Discretionary 403(b) match and profit sharing after meeting service requirements.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Accident and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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