Behavioral Health Consultant

Essential FunctionsProvide professional expertise and consultation to Primary Care Providers and the care team within a population based care framework.Work collaboratively across disciplines and administrative functions within the organization and the surrounding community to identify and help manage “at risk” “chronically ill,” and “frequent attenders.”Perform strengths-based assessment and brief behavioral treatment for a wide range of psychological and substance abuse disorders. Refer to specialty clinics as appropriate.Develop proficiency in fundamental medical terminology and education as it relates to chronic illness e.g. diabetes, hypertension, COPD/asthma, pain disordersWork in a “readiness to change” (Stages of Change) model versus a long term therapeutic model of care.Apply knowledge of and experience with a broad repertoire of psychotherapeutic skills from a variety of theoretical perspectives (e.g. Motivational Interviewing, Solutions Focused Tx,, Mindfulness techniques, Acceptance & Commitment Tx, and CBT).Facilitate support groups e.g. chronic disease-self management, pain management, smoking cessation.Help patients, families, and caregivers build skills to improve coping, distress tolerance, and stress reduction.Teach prevention and techniques to self-manage symptoms and chronic illness.Develop collaborative relationships with external medical, behavioral, and social service community partners.Provide diagnostic assessments and effective triage of patients in need of referrals to specialty mental health care.Develop educational, training materials and conducts sessions or disseminates information to care team on recent advances in the field.Participate in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities as appropriate.Represent the health agency at external events and meetings.Other responsibilities as directed.Qualifications LCSW or Licensed Psychologist: PsyD or PhD - REQUIRED Experience in substance abuse counseling. Familiarity with Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) Desire to work with diverse underserved populations Comfort and flexibility in working in a fast-paced health environment Experience with interdisciplinary team-based care preferred Medical literacy and knowledge of psychopharmacology desired