Behavioral Health Consultant - Peninsula Family Practice and Saint Vincent Family Medicine, Erie - FT

A BHC is a member of the core healthcare team who assists the care managers in managing overall health of their enrolled population. The BHC’s goals are to help improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and medical conditions in the enrolled population. The BHC provides clinical mental health consultation services within the scope of their state's professional licensure board to all patients referred by the care team. The BHC participates in the management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, application of behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues, consultation and co-management in the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues. The BHC is the team's go-to expert for mental health and substance abuse assessment, intervention, and connection to higher levels of care for mental health and addiction services as required.

Responsibilities

Assists care managers in managing overall health of enrolled population; Provides clinical mental health consultation services within scope of licensure to patients referred by care team; Participates in developing clinical pathways and best practice programs; Provides education and support on behavioral health and substance abuse topics; Participates in daily huddles and documents in shared medical record; Provides immediate assessment, intervention, and referrals for mental health and addiction needs; Provides therapeutic counseling using 15-30 minute interventions; Coordinates with patient family members and support systems; Advocates for patients and connects them to community resources related to social determinants of health

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mental Health Field; 2 years experience in use of evidence-based counseling techniques, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of common mental health and substance abuse disorders; Knowledge of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) - for out of state license transfers allow 60 days from hire to transfer license; CPR – American Heart Association; Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate; Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate; Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate