Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist

Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist

The Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist under the direction of the Chronic Care Management Manager, has responsibility to provide care / service safely and efficiently for a full range of services to patients of all ages and their families. Primary role is to collaborate, communicate and facilitate coordination of services using a multi-disciplinary treatment approach that is aimed at identifying and treating behavioral health issues. The Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist will provide an integrated clinical and psychosocial approach to ensure patients receive the behavioral support, short term counseling and crisis intervention in the primary care setting. The Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist will provide direct social work / case management services to patients and / or families and the Care Team to ensure patients receive needed assessments, interventions, support and referrals. This person will work directly with providers and clinic care managers to ensure patients receive appropriate and successful referrals to behavioral health specialists and other community resources. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently and communicate well with others are critical aspects of this position.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• LSCSW
• State of Kansas Social Work license
• State of Missouri Social Work license
• Experience in a health care setting, integrated primary care environment or human service agency

1-3 years experience is preferred.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.