Behavioral Health Provider - Bilingual Polish/English

Primecare Community Health•Chicago, IL

6d•$67,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) is a member of the care team who delivers evidence-based, short-term interventions for a wide variety of 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. This role requires bilingual Polish/English proficiency and one evening of work per week. The position includes providing assessments and interventions in a primary care clinic, supporting same-day and scheduled behavioral change visits, consulting with primary care providers, assisting with clinical programs and educational materials, coordinating specialty referrals, and completing documentation. The provider is expected to meet a goal of 1,200 annual billable visits within one year of starting with PrimeCareHealth. PrimeCare Community Health participates in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. The salary minimum is based on the wage for a new master's degree graduate; wages depend on relevant experience, time since completing a related master's degree, and/or licensure.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology.
Bilingual Polish/English proficiency is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.
Strong skills delivering behavioral health services, with 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 (PCBH) model.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency using 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 to primary care clinic patients for health problems influenced by behavior.
Be available for same-day and scheduled behavioral change visits, and attempt to see referred patients the same day when in clinic at the time of referral.
Maintain a visible presence for primary care providers during clinic operating hours and be available for curbside consultation in person, by phone, or through athenaText.
Assist in 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 care team with behaviorally focused tasks and provide same-day feedback on initial patient encounters.
Coordinate care with specialty mental health providers as needed.
Facilitate and assist with referrals to specialty mental health and substance abuse services as needed.
Complete clinical notes and other necessary paperwork within 72 business hours of visit completion.
Attend required meetings regularly, including Provider and Site meetings.
Meet the goal of 1,200 annual billable visits within one year of starting with PrimeCareHealth as a BHC; actively deploy strategies to reach the goal if not meeting it.

Benefits

Eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program.
27 days of paid time off each year, accrued each pay period.
3 personal days.
1 floating holiday.
8 paid holidays.
$1,500 annual CME allowance and 3 days of CME time.
FTCA coverage; no external malpractice or tail coverage is required.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available the first of the month following 30 days.
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.