Behavioral Health Specialist

CommonSpirit Health • Council Bluffs, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patients and their families feel supported and informed throughout their clinic experience. You will collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the delivery of impactful and comprehensive treatment plans for our patients. To be successful in this role, you must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients and their families. This foundation will be crucial for creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood.

Requirements

• Masters from an accredited educational institution in Counseling, Social Work, or other related behavioral health field
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (IA) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (IA)

Responsibilities

• Assists the primary care physicians in recognizing, treating and managing mental health, substance use and psychosocial issues.
• Contribute and participate as a member of the primary care team.
• Provide consultation and education/training to the primary care providers and staff to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems.
• Provide brief, focused interventions for clients in need of mental health and substance use services within the primary care setting.
• Advise and assist the primary care provider about the best place of service for patients with mental health/chemical dependency problems, either in the primary care setting or referral to specialty treatment.
• Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessment to work with the primary care physician to create and implement integrated care plans.

What This Job Offers

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