POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Integrated Care Manager – Clinical Social Worker the Behavioral Health Consultant in this position provides direct and appropriate care and safety-net supports to patients in specialty areas as assigned. This non-exempt position is responsible for and held accountable for maintaining patient/client confidentiality.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Health Center Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for providing integrated behavioral health services within the scope of their license; and providing consultation services to individuals and organizations in the community. Behavioral Health services are NOT co-located specialty mental health services. Patients needing specialty mental health services should be referred to mental health providers in the community. The Behavioral Health Consultant is expected to adhere to the ethical principles and guidelines set forth by the organizations governing his/her profession and to comply with professional guidelines established by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Include the following)

n Support integrated care model and brief interventions in a primary care setting.

n Engage community-based safety-net referral support system to provide behavioral health services to underserved consumers.

n Provide brief intervention assessment of behavioral health clients.

n Provide effective support planning and assisting clients in successfully achieving goals.

n Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.

n Actively participate in meetings that support the Community Health Center in Cowley County’s integrated health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients.

n Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.

n Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.

n Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders.

n Preforms duties in various programs including participation in quality assurance and improvement program, and patient centered medical home transformation.

n Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.

n Monitor the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.

n Performs duties in various improvement programs including participation in quality assurance and improvement program, and patient centered medical home transformation.

n Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

· Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.

· Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.

· Should be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team, and have strong communication skills.

· Good knowledge of psycho-pharmacology

· Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.

· Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.

· Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skill to better serve patients and staff.

· Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology in the State of Kansas

Professional

• Demonstrated expertise in relevant practices, protocol, trends and best practices in areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines

Physical/Environmental

§ Occasional lifting of 40 – 50 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs

§ Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time

§ A medium to high level of manual dexterity required

§ Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time

§ Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required

§ Normal overtime/extended work hours

Additional Requirements

• Valid Kansas Driver’s License; use of personal automobile and certificate of liability insurance from automobile insurer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 - $71,720.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and patients are currently required to mask. All staff are required to receive primary COVID-19 vaccine series. Significant infection control measures in place including U.V. disinfection and H.E.P.A. filtration measures in air handling systems.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winfield, KS 67156: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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