Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs

Spectrum Health Services is in search of a dynamic Behavioral Health Consultant to join its team of exceptional providers. The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with no restrictions to practice within the scope of their license and possess at least 3-5 years post Master's experience.

In this role, you will provide behavioral health consultation as part of a team-based model of care delivery to primary care patients. You will partner to improve the psycho-social functioning and the self-management of chronic illness in children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively across disciplines and administrative functions within the organization and the surrounding community to identify and help manage 'at risk' 'chronically ill,' and 'frequent attenders.'
• Teach prevention and techniques to self-manage symptoms and chronic illness.
• Facilitate support groups e.g. chronic disease-self management, pain management, smoking cessation.
• Work in a 'readiness to change' (Stages of Change) model versus a long term therapeutic model of care.
• Represent the heath agency at external events and meetings.
• Develop educational, training materials and conducts sessions or disseminates information to care team on recent advances in the field.
• Apply knowledge of and experience with a broad repertoire of psychotherapeutic skills from a variety of theoretical perspectives (e.g. Motivational Interviewing, Solutions Focused Tx,, Mindfulness techniques, Acceptance & Commitment Tx, and CBT).
• Help patients, families, and caregivers build skills to improve coping, distress tolerance, and stress reduction.
• Provide diagnostic assessments and effective triage of patients in need of referrals to specialty mental health care
• Develop proficiency in fundamental medical terminology and education as it relates to chronic illness e.g. diabetes, hypertension, COPD/asthma, pain disorders
• Develop collaborative relationships with external medical, behavioral, and social service community partners.
• Provide professional expertise and consultation to Primary Care Providers and the care team within a population-based care framework.
• Participate in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities as appropriate.
• Perform strengths-based assessment and brief behavioral treatment for a wide range of psychological and substance abuse disorders. Refer to specialty clinics as appropriate.

Required Experience:

• Desire to work with diverse under-served populations.
• Comfort and flexibility in working in a fast-paced health environment.
• Experience with interdisciplinary team-based care preferred.
• Familiarity with Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Psychologist: PsyD or PhD, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Medical literacy and knowledge of psychopharmacology desired.
• Experience in substance abuse counseling.

Spectrum Health Services requires proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination series for all new employees hired. Medical and religious exemptions will be honored consistent with EEOC regulation.

Benefits:

We believe that world class care for our patients starts with world class care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. It includes a 100% employer paid medical deductible plan. We offer comprehensive and competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness eligibility, paid time off, and Holidays. Spectrum is actively engaged with its employees who are genuinely committed to our mission and values. Together we will sustain a world class community center dedicate to advancing health and transforming live through care, value and how we serve.

Make Your Money Where Your Heart Is

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Benefits:

· Medical/prescription/vision/dental – SHS pays 85% of the premium for employee and 75% of premium for dependents.

· Short-term and long-term disability – SHS pays 100% of the premium. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following your ninety-day (90) probationary period.

· Life Insurance up to $100,000 – SHS pays 100%. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following your ninety-day (90) probationary period.

· 403(b) Retirement Plan: You may contribute your salary reduction biweekly to the retirement plan starting the first day of employment. SHS matches up to 3% after one year of service and 1,000 hours.