Outpatient Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant
About The Position
The Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant will act as an independent clinician and will be consulted by physicians to offer assistance to patients when habits, behaviors, stress, worry, or emotional concerns about physical or other life problems are interfering with daily life and/or overall health. Highlights of the position include the opportunity to work closely with medical professionals including PCPs and psychiatrists while independently diagnosing and treating patients using evidence-based psychosocial interventions such as CBT, motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, problem-solving, and distress tolerance. This position offers a gratifying blend of both therapist and case manager duties, and is engaging, dynamic, team-based, challenging, and community-oriented. Additionally, our Integrated Behavioral Health Program is rapidly expanding, so the ideal candidate will take advantage of the many opportunities available to shape the future of Integrated Behavioral Health.
Requirements
- Master Degree MSW or related field
- Minimum 2 years direct clinical experience delivering behavioral health care in a relevant setting
- Comfort with using clinical expertise in an independent manner
- Prior formal training and experience in brief, structured counseling techniques (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or Problem Solving Treatment (PST), etc.)
- Competence with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment planning based on these conditions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with a wide range of people
- Proven ability to work within and coordinate a care team comprised of internal team members and community-based members
- Kansas Licensed Clinical Social Worker or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with design, implementation, or maintenance of the IMPACT model, SBIRT model, or other appropriate evidence-based models of behavioral health care delivered in primary care settings.
- Experience working with medically ill patients in a primary care setting.
- Experience working with all age ranges of patients
Responsibilities
- Act as an independent clinician consulted by physicians to offer assistance to patients when habits, behaviors, stress, worry, or emotional concerns about physical or other life problems are interfering with daily life and/or overall health.
- Independently diagnose and treat patients using evidence-based psychosocial interventions such as CBT, motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, problem-solving, and distress tolerance.
- Perform a blend of therapist and case manager duties.
- Work closely with medical professionals including PCPs and psychiatrists.
- Shape the future of Integrated Behavioral Health within a rapidly expanding program.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance up to $8,000 (some exclusions may apply)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
