Behavioral Health Consultant

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) who will work full time at our Center for Family Health in Chester ,PA. The BHC serves as a member of the healthcare team assisting our Primary Care Providers in managing the overall health of their patients through a HYBRID MODEL that consists of in-office visits (3 days) and virtual visits (2 days). The goals of our BHC staff are to assist in improving recognition, treatment, and management of mild psychosocial/behavioral problems and medical conditions in the patient population.

Qualifications

* Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Therapist, or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

* Minimum 2 years’ experience

* Licensed to work in Pennsylvania

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Good written and verbal communication skills in English
* Experience in primary care and/or community healthAbility to work harmoniously as part of a healthcare team
* Effective and efficient computer skills including spreadsheet, word, and EHR Positive, enthusiastic and tolerant demeanor while directly working with patients and healthcare professionals
* Strong influencing skills and perseverance
* Self-motivated and able to work independently
* Ability to define problems, collect data and analyze results
* Possession of a valid driver’s license and a licensed automobile preferred
* Ability to work effectively as a team player

What You’ll Do

* Make targeted assessments and evaluations, including diagnostic impressions and functional status, focused on the presenting problem,
* Provide timely and succinct feedback to Providers regarding consultation findings and recommendations,
* Enter concise documentation in the patient’s electronic medical record,
* Triage and refer patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate,
* Formulate behavioral health interventions appropriate to the primary care setting, and assisting with implementation of patient treatment plans,
* Provide brief follow-up, including relapse-prevention education,
* Develop, teach, and/or provide oversight for classes that promote education and skill-building to enhance psychological and physical health,
* Provide on-going consultation services for a subset of patients who require on-going monitoring and follow-up,
* Share knowledge with other team members and patients, both formally (in-services, consult responses) and informally (hallway conversations),
* Work as a primary care team member to develop specific clinical pathways or best practice programs for targeted patient groups (e.g., patients with chronic health conditions).

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