Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
CHI Health Clinic provides primary and specialty care, walk-in care, and virtual services across more than 20 specialties and 100 locations, with some clinics offering extended hours. The Behavioral Health Specialist supports patients and their families throughout their clinic experience and collaborates with a multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver comprehensive treatment plans. The role relies on empathy, patience, advocacy, education, and strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients and families. The specialist assists primary care physicians with recognizing, treating, and managing mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues. The position provides brief, focused interventions and screening or intake interviews, helps determine diagnoses and functional needs, and works with physicians to create and implement integrated care plans. It also provides consultation and education to primary care providers and staff, and advises on whether patients should receive care in primary care or be referred to specialty treatment. The position offers a 10% annual quality bonus based on clinic goals.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution in Counseling, Social Work, or another related behavioral health field.
- Two years of post-license experience in a mental health, addiction recovery, or related field, upon hire.
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Assist primary care physicians in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues.
- Participate as a member of the primary care team.
- Provide consultation, education, and training to primary care providers and staff to enhance their effectiveness in treating mental health problems.
- Provide brief, focused interventions for clients needing mental health and substance use services in the primary care setting.
- Advise and assist primary care providers in determining the appropriate place of service, including primary care or referral to specialty treatment.
- Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessments.
- Work with primary care physicians to create and implement integrated care plans.
- Support and educate patients and their families throughout their clinic experience.
Benefits
- 10% annual quality bonus based on clinic goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
