Bozeman Health·Bozeman, Montana
Develops and maintains a comprehensive behavioral health program for cancer center patients and their families within a multi-disciplinary team. Provides short-term counseling, screenings, and referrals while monitoring treatment responses and medication adherence.
The Behavioral Health Specialist develops and maintains a comprehensive program of services for behavioral health care needs for patients and their families across the clinic setting. This role serves as the mental health professional member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to improve the screening and management of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns and interrelated medical conditions for patients across the ambulatory care system. Receives referrals for individuals of all age groups from interdisciplinary team members and develops and supports prevention and promotion strategies for behavioral health care as part of whole person care. The Behavioral Health Specialist follows an integrated care model within the ambulatory clinics to provide short-term counseling services to patients seeking mental health support.
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
Support the mental and physical health care of patients across the care continuum. Closely coordinate care with the patient’s care team. .
Provide screening, brief intervention, and referrals.
Document and maintain appropriate clinical documentation.
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.
Track patient follow up and clinical outcomes. Support maintenance of data registries.
Provide or facilitate referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments (e.g. problem-solving treatment or behavioral activation) as clinically indicated.
Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment).
Engage in supervision as required by state licensure.
Other duties, as assigned.
Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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Market context
Behavioral health positions in Montana often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and support settings, especially for candidates who can work directly with clients and document care accurately. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable transportation, clear background check eligibility, and basic computer skills alongside a high school diploma or HSE. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your driving record and documentation are ready before applying.
