Primary Care Behavioral Health Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Primary Care Behavioral Health Provider – Independently Licensed operates as a behavioral health consultant on the medical team utilizing the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of care. Acting as a generalist, the PCBH Provider sees patients of all ages with wide-ranging medical, behavioral health and behaviorally influenced conditions. As a fully integrated member of the primary care team, the PCBH provider provides episodic behavioral health services and interventions to a high volume of patients.

Program Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments and short-term therapy for clients of all ages and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds, utilizing interpretation services when indicated.
• Prioritize and provide on-demand consultations as well as manage scheduled appointments to individuals, couples, and / or family adhering to the norm of a fast-paced primary care environment
• Utilize therapeutic modalities that support wellness, improved quality of life and behavior change such as behavioral and cognitive behavioral modalities, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, etc.
• Consult with medical colleagues in real-time to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans
• Close all charts within forty-eight (48) hours of visit - ability to do concurrent / concordant charting / typing; including assessments, progress notes, and billing
• Assist in staff and provider training in integrated behavioral health-primary care model
• Participate in behavioral health quality improvement activities
• Participate in weekly group supervision, and seek peer consultation as needed
• Provide risk assessments and develop comprehensive safety plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey
• Assists non-licensed staff with risk assessments as needed
• Provides clinical supervision to BH Clinical Interns and non-licensed Behavioral Health Providers, as appropriate
• Act as Manager on Duty as needed.
• Keeps abreast of all insurance requirements and submits paperwork accordingly.
• Continually evaluates service and maintains a productivity level that adequately meets the goals of the department and ensures access to the clients seeking services.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements :

One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position :

Professional Independent Licensure required : LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD.

This position reports to the Manager of Primary Care Behavioral Health Services

EOE

Monday - Friday; 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm.