Bilingual Primary Care BH Provider

Family Health Center•Worcester, MA

33d

About The Position

The Primary Care Behavioral Health Provider (Bilingual) Operates as a behavioral health consultant on the medical team utilizing the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of care. Acting as a generalist, the PCBH Provider sees patients of all ages with wide-ranging medical, behavioral health and behaviorally influenced conditions. As a fully integrated member of the primary care team, the PCBH provider provides episodic behavioral health services and interventions to a high volume of patients. Additionally, the PCBH provider facilitates group therapy.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling from a Massachusetts accredited, licensure-eligible program required
If not independently licensed, candidate must be actively working towards independent licensure within 6 months of start date.
Advanced experience in leading groups in a behavioral health setting required
Minimum of 2 years direct clinical work with individuals, children, and families is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Licensure/Special Skills and Certification preferred: LICSW, LMHC, or PsyD. preferred

Responsibilities

Design group therapy curriculum based in relevant clinical topics to support patient needs
Facilitate group therapy sessions
Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments and short-term therapy for clients of all ages and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds, utilizing interpretation services when indicated.
Prioritize and provide on-demand consultations as well as manage scheduled appointments to individuals, couples, and/or family adhering to the norm of a fast-paced primary care environment
Utilize therapeutic modalities that support wellness, improved quality of life and behavior change such as behavioral and cognitive behavioral modalities, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, etc.
Consult with medical colleagues in real-time to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans
Close all charts within forty-eight (48) hours of visit - ability to do concurrent/concordant charting/typing; including assessments, progress notes, and billing
Assist in staff and provider training in integrated behavioral health-primary care model
Participate in behavioral health quality improvement activities
Participate in weekly group supervision, and seek peer consultation as needed
Provide risk assessments and develop comprehensive safety plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey
Assists non-licensed staff with risk assessments as needed
Provides clinical supervision to BH Clinical Interns and non-licensed Behavioral Health Providers, as appropriate
Act as Manager on Duty as needed.
Keeps abreast of all insurance requirements and submits paperwork accordingly.
Continually evaluates service and maintains a productivity level that adequately meets the goals of the department and ensures access to the clients seeking services.
Any and all other duties as assigned.