A Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is responsible for providing behavioral healthcare services to include, but are not limited to assessment, diagnosis, psychological intervention, referral, case management, consultation for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders. The BHC may also be asked to assist with staff education and program development. Experience: A qualified candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years of direct clinical experience in outpatient behavioral health services providing assessment and treatment of various mental health and substance use diagnoses for patients of all ages. Experience in a federally qualified health center and/or integrated primary care setting is preferred. Experience in working with children and adolescents is preferred. Core Work Skills: · Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal; · Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, colleagues and the community; · Skill in exercising initiative, listening, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve quality patient care; · Ability to prioritize work assignments, work independently, and perform duties efficiently; · Understanding of individual socio-economic status and life-style with respect to individual differences; and · Ability to react calmly and effectively in urgent/emergency situations. Assessment/Evaluation & Diagnosis: · Knowledge of and skills in assessment and evaluation of mental health and substance use disorders; · Ability to diagnose mental health and substance use disorders · Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence from medical providers, patients, and organizations outside of our health center. Care Planning & Treatment: · Knowledge and skill using case conceptualization to formulate clinical diagnoses and inform treatment; · Skill in formulating treatment plans; · Ability to communicate treatment plan to other disciplines within the health center in order to coordinate patient treatment; · Ability to utilized various forms of psychotherapy in order to carry out the treatment plan including but not limited to: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level