NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Behavioral Health Consultant - Willow Community Health Center
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant for the Willow Community Health Center to provide essential behavioral health services. The role involves assessing and treating patients' mental health needs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and promoting healthcare integration.
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Responsibilities
Delivers behavioral/mental health care to patients of all ages
Assesses, diagnoses, treats, manages, evaluates and monitors acute and chronic mental illnesses
Assesses patients’ behavioral health needs, primarily in the context of a Primary Care setting to support patients’ overall physical and emotional health
Administers and interprets a variety of developmentally-based screening tools
Provides counseling services and psychosocial assessments to individuals utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychotherapy modalities
Assists patient/families in coping with medical and psychosocial illnesses, diagnoses, treatment options and prognosis
Individual, couples, and/or family treatment with patients, including:
Functional and strength-based assessment and diagnosis
Motivational Interviewing to engage patient in services aimed at symptom reduction
Psychoeducation for patients and their support systems
Brief behavioral or psychotherapeutic intervention aimed to address specific, focused problems and promote self-efficacy
Self-Care Plan development and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation
Medication adherence counseling and disease self-management counseling
HIV transmission risk reduction planning and counseling
Crisis intervention on behalf of patients with immediate availability when requested by medical providers, case managers or patients
Provides crises intervention to patients as required. Assesses the type and nature of the emergency and triages as necessary
Develops, generates and updates, in conjunction with the patient/health care team, individualized treatment plans that include the patient’s strengths, needs and has measurable goals and objectives
Monitors the implementation of treatment plans, provides follow-up and assessment of services in relation to goals and objectives of the treatment plan
Collaborates with primary care practitioners/medical providers to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning, and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans
Attends and participates in all staff meetings, team huddles, and/or interdisciplinary team meetings, as required
Referral of patients to psychiatric, psychotherapeutic, or substance abuse treatment services for longer term care when indicated by diagnostic impression of patient
Responsible for succinct case documentation utilizing the electronic health record system. Maintains clinical documentation related to patient treatment and intervention in accordance with Ingham County Health Department requirements, accreditation standards and third party billing standards in a timely manner
Maintains productivity standards that are directed by management
Responsible for knowledge about patient recipient rights and procedures governing them
Observes all rules of confidentiality as it relates to patient information, both internally and in dealing with outside individuals and/or agencies
May lend professional expertise in quarterly peer reviews, peer training and small group in-servicing
Adheres to the expectations of participation in continuing education to maintain and increase professional competence which may include unit seminars or theoretical issues, in-service training programs, or conferences that are relevant to the clinical work
Participates in clinical supervision related to the effective treatment of patients
May participate as a Field Supervisor and preceptor for Social Work students
Performs other duties as assigned
Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues
During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to, but not limited, to those in his/her job description
Qualification
Required
Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work, or a Master's in related Human Services field with eligibility for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
One year of professional experience
LMSW, LLMSW or LPC. For LLMSW full licensure required within two years of employment
Must complete Basic Life Support certification
Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions
Benefits
A wide range of benefits to support you in your career
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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