Behavioral Health Consultant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with patient care team in all settings.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with patients and members of care team.
• Experience with psychosocial assessment and treatment planning.
• Proficient in generally accepted individual, group and crisis counseling theories and interventions.
• Ability to collaborate with professionals from many different social service, healthcare and government agencies.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and independently.
• Remain flexible and calm in tense situations.
• Maintain up to date documentation of all clinic encounters in an electronic health record.
• Maintain patient confidence and confidential record keeping practices.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including presenting and speaking in public settings.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, objectives, electronic health records systems and computer systems applications (MS Office, PowerPoint, Chrome etc.).
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving and data driven decision-making.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and ability to work with diverse staff and patients from all backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field required.
• Two years of experience working in behavioral health or primary care behavioral health required.
• Current Arizona Department of Safety Clearance Card, or ability to secure one prior to start.
• Requires a current Arizona Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a behavioral health related field preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive individualized assessments that identify psychosocial factors important to management of physical health problems including any psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, environmental, interpersonal, mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Utilizes screening tools as necessary to identify appropriate levels of care.
• Coordinates within the multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered treatment plans to improve health and wellness that include: Clinical summary and recommendations, measurable goals and objectives.
• Monitors patient progress towards identified goals and objectives.
• Provides evidence-based interventions as needed: Motivational interviewing, problem solving training, coping skills training, relaxation/mindfulness techniques, cognitive restructuring, teaching impulse control skills, psychoeducation and communication skills training.
• Provides brief interventions and short-term counseling using appropriate modalities for patients with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addiction and other concerns as needed.
• Works with patients in crisis by providing rapid intervention, risk assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, and coordination of care.
• Supports existing connections to established mental health and substance use treatment services.
• Connects patient to community agencies that address needs of people who experience homelessness.
• Serves as team content expert on behavioral changes, substance use issues and community resources.
• Completes all required documentation within the time frame defined by organization expectations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals in line with local, state and federal statutes and organizational policies.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities.
• Attend relevant and required meetings (both internal and external) trainings, and community events.
• Receives clinical guidance as needed.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills of all computer programs being used in the agency.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with clients, families, and other personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.