CHI Health Clinic·Council Bluffs, Iowa
The Behavioral Health Specialist supports patients and families by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive treatment plans. This role involves assisting primary care physicians in recognizing and managing mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues within the primary care setting.
Where You’ll Work From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy.
We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patients and their families feel supported and informed throughout their clinic experience.
You will collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the delivery of impactful and comprehensive treatment plans for our patients.
To be successful in this role, you must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients and their families.
This foundation will be crucial for creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood.
Assists the primary care physicians in recognizing, treating and managing mental health, substance use and psychosocial issues.
Contribute and participate as a member of the primary care team.
Provide consultation and education/training to the primary care providers and staff to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems.
Provide brief, focused interventions for clients in need of mental health and substance use services within the primary care setting.
Advise and assist the primary care provider about the best place of service for patients with mental health/chemical dependency problems, either in the primary care setting or referral to specialty treatment.
Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessment to work with the primary care physician to create and implement integrated care plans.
Job Requirements Required Masters from an accredited educational institution in Counseling, Social Work, or other related behavioral health field Licensed Mental Health Counselor (IA) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (IA)
Candidates must possess a Master's degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field. Additionally, applicants are required to hold a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (IA) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (IA) license.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.
