IL Licensed Clinician - LCSW or LPC - Behavioral Health - Pediatrics

Concert Health•Illinois / Remote, IL

11d•$56,708 - $102,585•Remote

About The Position

Concert Health is a behavioral health medical group that integrates the Collaborative Care Model into existing health care practices. The Collaborative Care Clinician II is an independently licensed behavioral health clinician who reports to the Clinical Excellence Manager. The clinician delivers evidence-based interventions to pediatric and/or adult patients experiencing mild to moderate symptoms, with the goal of reducing symptoms and improving outcomes. This position is fully remote and follows a Monday–Friday schedule of 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Central Time. The clinician coordinates care with primary care providers and other service providers, monitors patient progress and treatment outcomes, supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by primary care providers, and documents care in Salesforce and electronic health records. The role also involves participating in consultations and supervision, collaborating with care teams and families, and helping patients access appropriate services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited program.
Independent clinician license to practice in Illinois, such as LCSW/LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a licensed professional.
Secure, high-speed internet connection capable of supporting video conferencing and cloud-based systems.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in medical interpretation and documentation in English and Spanish that meets industry standards.
Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches, including Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Activation.
Expertise handling higher-acuity patients and situations.
Technical proficiency with a variety of platforms, including EHRs, and ability to learn new technology quickly.
Knowledge of or experience with behavioral health screening tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, and CSSRS.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients based on the needs of the assigned Care Pod, customizing treatment plans to individual patient needs.
Coordinate behavioral health care closely with patients’ primary care providers and, when appropriate, other service providers.
Screen patients for common behavioral health and substance use disorders using PHQ-9, GAD-7, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment, or other required tools.
Monitor changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications, aiming to reduce symptoms.
Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by primary care providers, focusing on adherence, side effects, complications, and effectiveness.
Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry; record encounters and use the system to identify and re-engage patients.
Develop specific, mutual self-management goals, objectives, and interventions with action-oriented patients.
Facilitate care plan changes for patients who are not improving, including medication or psychosocial treatment changes and appropriate referrals.
Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in Salesforce and the electronic health record for sharing with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers.
Complete relapse prevention plans with patients who are in remission.
Educate patients about behavioral health and substance use disorders and treatment options.
Establish a mutually agreeable care management plan with the care team and the patient or family.
Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatric consultants.
Participate in regularly scheduled supervision sessions with a clinical supervisor.
Identify social determinant barriers and work with the Care Navigation Partner to help patients access the appropriate level of internal or external care.

Benefits

100% remote work with employer-supplied computer equipment.
$50 per month non-taxable remote stipend.
Opportunities for supervision.
Work/life balance with 10 paid holidays, sick time, and flexible PTO plans.
Medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day of employment.
First Stop Health services at no cost to medically enrolled members and their immediate family members.
Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability plans.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance of $50,000.
Employer-paid parental leave of 12 weeks.
401K.
Potential 5% base-salary adjustment for individuals proficient in medical interpretation and documentation in multiple languages that meet industry standards.