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Behavioral Health Consultant (Bilingual) - Wyandotte

Swope Health

#Behavioral Health #LMSW #Primary Care #Trauma #LPC #LCSW #ICD-10 #Homelessness #PhD #DSM-5

Quick overview

The Behavioral Health Consultant provides brief, targeted assessments and interventions during primary care office visits to address psychosocial aspects of clients. This role involves collaborating with the Primary Care Team to develop integrated treatment plans and referring clients to appropriate Swope Health Services departments.

Requirements summary

Preferred Qualifications

include licensure as an LCSW, LCP, or a PhD in Clinical Psychology, though other Master's level clinicians seeking licensure are also considered. Candidates should possess one to three years of experience working with seriously and persistently mentally ill adults, along with proficiency in mental health assessment tools like DSM-5/ICD-10.

postgraduate degreeBilingualTreatment PlanningConsultationICD-10Psychosocial AssessmentsClient MonitoringInterdisciplinary TeamworkTraumaBrief InterventionSubstance AbuseDSM-5Crisis EvaluationHomelessness

Job description

As a Behavioral Health Consultant for Swope Health Services Wyandotte Clinic , you will be apart of a team of caregivers that provide care for the people that need it the most. As Behavioral Health Consultant(BHC) you will provide brief, targeted, real-time assessments and/or interventions during office visits to address the psychosocial aspects of clients in primary care and to follow-up on all referrals from primary care providers. The BHC is an embedded, full-time member of the Primary Care Team and will collaborate with other Swope Health Services department and will refer clients for care.

Primary Functions

Completes initial brief psychosocial assessments for children, youth, and adults in Primary Care.
Provides assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders.
Develops and implements, in collaboration with the Primary Care Team, an integrated, brief treatment plan and assists clients in successfully achieving goals.
Engages individuals and families as partners in services and develops positive, hopeful, and trusting relationships.
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress with respect to treatment goals and modifies treatment plans according to changes in client status.
Evaluates crisis situations and applies appropriate interventions.
Actively participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings that support an integrated health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients. The BHC will provide clinical support and consultation to team members toward advancement of consumer treatment plan goals.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or a PhD in Clinical Psychology is preferred.
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), or other Master’s Level Clinicians in the Behavioral Health Field, preferably seeking licensure.
One to Three years of professional experience working with seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Experience preferred with clients who have experienced trauma, homelessness, and/or substance abuse; prefer one year in a community mental health setting.
Proficient knowledge, utilization, and/or familiarity of the DSM-5/ICD-10, ability to assess mental health disorders, and make person centered treatment and service recommendations.