Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

PCC Community Wellness Center • Berwyn, IL

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Consultant provides behavioral health care services to patients in all life cycles. The Behavioral Health Consultant also participates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic psychosocial and medical needs are met.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited University.
• Demonstrated skills in the clinical social work practice arena and the ability to work and collaborate on a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently handle a demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communications.
• Proficient in MS Business Applications to include: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
• Current and valid drivers licenses.
• Masters in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited University is required.
• Licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW), (LCPC) or other related Behavioral Health State of Illinois License
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language.
• Constantly communicates with other healthcare providers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Follow-through, assume responsibility and use good judgment.
• Maintain professionalism under stressful situations.
• Self-motivated and directed with the ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work with minimal/no supervision.
• Willingness to be part of a team-unit and cooperate in the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.
• Effective and creative problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient care hours per week at designated site as determined by the Behavioral Health Manager, Chief Population Health Officer, and the Chief Medical Officer. Follow PCCs policies for scheduling, access, chart documentation and availability for communication regarding clinical matters during regular business hours.
• Provide consultation and academic support to residents and attending physicians in the areas of behavioral medicine.
• Participate fully in relevant quality assurance and performance improvement measures.
• Provide mental health and substance abuse consultation regarding assessment and mental/behavioral health and substance abuse treatment options to established patients.
• Assess patients and/or families bio-psycho-social situations that result in diagnostic conclusions that include development issues, family dynamics and stressors, and a DSM V diagnosis.
• Document data, assessment, treatment plan and expected outcome in medical record.
• Identify and follow-up on all referrals you have made to assure continuity of care and patient/family needs are met.
• Perform any crisis intervention, individual counseling, family counseling, advocacy that is needed for the patient.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees