Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Specialist supports patients and their families throughout their clinic experience, working with a multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver comprehensive treatment plans. The role assists primary care physicians with recognizing, treating, and managing mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues. It provides consultation and education to primary care providers and staff, delivers brief focused interventions in the primary care setting, and helps determine whether patients should receive care there or be referred to specialty treatment. The specialist also conducts brief screenings or intake interviews to assess diagnoses and functioning and collaborates with primary care physicians on integrated care plans. The position emphasizes advocacy, patient and family education, empathy, patience, and strong communication skills. An annual quality bonus of 10% based on clinic goals is offered.
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.
- Contribute and 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 who need mental health and substance use services within the primary care setting.
- Advise and assist primary care providers in determining the appropriate place of service for patients with mental health or chemical dependency problems, including primary care or referral to specialty treatment.
- Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessments, and work with primary care physicians to create and implement integrated care plans.
- Support and educate patients and their families throughout the clinic experience.
Benefits
- 10% annual quality bonus based on clinic goals
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Job Type
Full-time
