UNIV - Open Rank - Department of Family Medicine - Primary Care Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Department of Family Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an early-career behavioral health specialist to work full-time at primary care practice sites in the greater Charleston area. The role will enhance primary care ambulatory behavioral health services by providing consultation to clinic providers and direct care to patients referred within primary care clinics. The specialist will also provide similar services in continuing care retirement communities. There may be opportunities to participate in educating family medicine residents, medical students, and psychology interns. The patient population is outpatient and ranges in age from 13 years through end of life.
Requirements
- Must hold a terminal degree: PhD, MD, or related.
- Must hold current certification and licensure as an independent mental or behavioral health counselor; all certifications must be current and complete before the start date.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultative behavioral health services to primary care clinic providers.
- Deliver direct behavioral health care to patients referred within primary care clinics.
- Provide behavioral health services in continuing care retirement communities.
- Potentially participate in the education of family medicine residents, medical students, and psychology interns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
