Behavioral Health Consultant - Health Home

This position is responsible for assessing the psycho-social needs of patients in implementing strategies for meeting those needs. This position is an integral role in the Patient Centered Health Home program in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and supporting behavioral health needs of those members.

Core Responsibilities:
1.) Plan and implements strategies for meeting the psycho/social needs of patients. Utilizes interviews with patients and family members to determine social, economic, emotional and family functioning independent of close supervision.
2.) Provides behavioral health counseling to individuals experiencing emotional reactions associated with illness, social or environmental problems. This includes assisting in SBIRTs (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), patient coaching and behavioral support to aide in health promotion and support chronic condition management.
3.) Provide behavioral health coaching in and effective and ethical manner.
4.) Provides continuing care planning and goal setting for patients needing services and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
5.) Supports in the mission and development of the Health Home program including staff in-service and training as needs are identified.

• BLS Certification
• Certified as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor or clinical psychologist