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Posted : Friday, January 12, 2024 10:44 PM
Description:
Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:
Have a passionate purpose.
Do worthwhile work.
Make a difference in people’s lives.
Starting Salaries: $57,600 - $73,800 annually LLMSW / LMSW / LPC - offer may be higher based on years of experience.
InterCare is searching for a full-time Behavioral Health Consultant to join our team in Bangor! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance.
At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.
Work Schedule: Hours of work are Monday through Friday, generally 8am-5:00pm, NO EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS As part of the patient-centered health model (PCMH) at InterCare Community Health Network (ICHN), this position provides integrated behavioral health services to patients currently receiving primary care services.
As a licensed clinician, the Behavioral Health Consultant will work in an integrated team-based model of care health consultation to improve patients’ psychosocial functioning and health.
Description of Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provide consultation and assistance to medical providers on the management of behavioral health concerns in primary care and help implement the team-determined treatment plan.
Conduct brief screenings to evaluate the needs of adults, adolescents, and children for behavioral health intervention, case management, or ongoing mental health or addiction treatment.
Provide referrals for more intensive services where appropriate.
Provide short-term behavioral interventions to engage and motivate clients to actively manage their care.
Conduct follow-up as appropriate based on assessment and treatment.
Provide crisis management for clients as needed; make linkages for interventions as appropriate.
Participate in ongoing training in behavioral health issues and provide consultation and training to primary care clinic staff in mental health and behavioral medicine topics including communication skills, brief interventions, counseling skills, medication use and misuse, substance abuse, wellness, rehabilitation, recovery and self-sufficiency.
Establish and maintain a current listing of community linkages to meet the needs of the target population.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with community providers.
Initiate linkages, disseminate information and make referrals to the appropriate services as needed.
Conduct patient satisfaction surveys with patients receiving behavioral health services under the program.
Also, participate in program model development and evaluation, and collect and compile data as required by program model leads.
Participate in regular multidisciplinary case conferences with medical providers as needed.
Complete population health projects as assigned and panel-manage patients in collaboration with other behavioral health staff.
Meets adopted provider performance expectations.
Meets established peer review outcomes.
Meets daily productivity expectations (8 encounters per day).
Meets documentation standards in the EHR.
Meets patient and team satisfaction expectations Functions effectively in a brief focused delivery model with integrated primary care teams.
Requirements: General Development Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and develop and maintain professional working relationships with site and administrative staff.
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Possesses skills in motivation, self-direction, and punctuality.
Clinical experience with provision of mental health services in a community-based setting.
Knowledge of health information related to adults, adolescents and/or children.
Knowledge of, and experience working in, a primary care facility as a mental/behavioral health specialist preferred.
Ability to work well as part of a team and keep team members updated on current project developments.
Remains flexible and calm while performing duties in stressful environments.
Contributes to a positive and respectful workplace.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Professional and Technical Knowledge Possesses a thorough understanding of the theory and practices of behavioral health integration, typically acquired through extensive practical experience in an integrated primary care environment and advanced learning through a master’s degree in Social Work with LLMSW or LMSW licensure preferred or doctoral level degree program.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) consideration will be given based on previous behavioral health treatment experience.
CAADC Certification preferred, or expected to apply for CADDC development plan through MCBAP and obtain CAADC within years of employment.
Maintains a working knowledge of Joint Commission, PCMH, and IHI care coordination and integration standards.
Understands and consistently supports the uniform implementation of InterCare’s relevant clinical guidelines and organizational policies and procedures in assigned areas.
Focuses self and team members on functional outcomes for patients that improve quality of life and reduce unnecessary or inappropriate utilization of the health care system.
Technical Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to use clerical and numerical skills in preparing final drafts and documents from raw data Ability to create letters, forms, documents, presentations Ability to run reports, analyze and interpret data, assist in implementation and maintenance of HR systems Communication Skills Possesses a professional level of written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate complex concept in a clear effective manner Possesses excellent cross cultural communication skills and the ability to communicate to staff members at all levels Physical Demands Job duties are performed in the typical office environment of the organization, which requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations.
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs.
Requires good hand-eye coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and manipulate (using keyboard, office equipment).
Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required to talk and hear.
Do worthwhile work.
Make a difference in people’s lives.
Starting Salaries: $57,600 - $73,800 annually LLMSW / LMSW / LPC - offer may be higher based on years of experience.
InterCare is searching for a full-time Behavioral Health Consultant to join our team in Bangor! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance.
At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.
Work Schedule: Hours of work are Monday through Friday, generally 8am-5:00pm, NO EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS As part of the patient-centered health model (PCMH) at InterCare Community Health Network (ICHN), this position provides integrated behavioral health services to patients currently receiving primary care services.
As a licensed clinician, the Behavioral Health Consultant will work in an integrated team-based model of care health consultation to improve patients’ psychosocial functioning and health.
Description of Primary Duties & Responsibilities Provide consultation and assistance to medical providers on the management of behavioral health concerns in primary care and help implement the team-determined treatment plan.
Conduct brief screenings to evaluate the needs of adults, adolescents, and children for behavioral health intervention, case management, or ongoing mental health or addiction treatment.
Provide referrals for more intensive services where appropriate.
Provide short-term behavioral interventions to engage and motivate clients to actively manage their care.
Conduct follow-up as appropriate based on assessment and treatment.
Provide crisis management for clients as needed; make linkages for interventions as appropriate.
Participate in ongoing training in behavioral health issues and provide consultation and training to primary care clinic staff in mental health and behavioral medicine topics including communication skills, brief interventions, counseling skills, medication use and misuse, substance abuse, wellness, rehabilitation, recovery and self-sufficiency.
Establish and maintain a current listing of community linkages to meet the needs of the target population.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with community providers.
Initiate linkages, disseminate information and make referrals to the appropriate services as needed.
Conduct patient satisfaction surveys with patients receiving behavioral health services under the program.
Also, participate in program model development and evaluation, and collect and compile data as required by program model leads.
Participate in regular multidisciplinary case conferences with medical providers as needed.
Complete population health projects as assigned and panel-manage patients in collaboration with other behavioral health staff.
Meets adopted provider performance expectations.
Meets established peer review outcomes.
Meets daily productivity expectations (8 encounters per day).
Meets documentation standards in the EHR.
Meets patient and team satisfaction expectations Functions effectively in a brief focused delivery model with integrated primary care teams.
Requirements: General Development Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and develop and maintain professional working relationships with site and administrative staff.
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Possesses skills in motivation, self-direction, and punctuality.
Clinical experience with provision of mental health services in a community-based setting.
Knowledge of health information related to adults, adolescents and/or children.
Knowledge of, and experience working in, a primary care facility as a mental/behavioral health specialist preferred.
Ability to work well as part of a team and keep team members updated on current project developments.
Remains flexible and calm while performing duties in stressful environments.
Contributes to a positive and respectful workplace.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Professional and Technical Knowledge Possesses a thorough understanding of the theory and practices of behavioral health integration, typically acquired through extensive practical experience in an integrated primary care environment and advanced learning through a master’s degree in Social Work with LLMSW or LMSW licensure preferred or doctoral level degree program.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) consideration will be given based on previous behavioral health treatment experience.
CAADC Certification preferred, or expected to apply for CADDC development plan through MCBAP and obtain CAADC within years of employment.
Maintains a working knowledge of Joint Commission, PCMH, and IHI care coordination and integration standards.
Understands and consistently supports the uniform implementation of InterCare’s relevant clinical guidelines and organizational policies and procedures in assigned areas.
Focuses self and team members on functional outcomes for patients that improve quality of life and reduce unnecessary or inappropriate utilization of the health care system.
Technical Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to use clerical and numerical skills in preparing final drafts and documents from raw data Ability to create letters, forms, documents, presentations Ability to run reports, analyze and interpret data, assist in implementation and maintenance of HR systems Communication Skills Possesses a professional level of written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate complex concept in a clear effective manner Possesses excellent cross cultural communication skills and the ability to communicate to staff members at all levels Physical Demands Job duties are performed in the typical office environment of the organization, which requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations.
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs.
Requires good hand-eye coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and manipulate (using keyboard, office equipment).
Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required to talk and hear.
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• Location : 308 Charles St, Bangor, MI
• Post ID: 9003813305
