Exciting Opportunity in Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration
Helena Pediatric Clinic is expanding our integrated behavioral health model, bringing mental health care directly into the heart of pediatric primary care. Helena Pediatric Clinic is privately owned pediatric practice with 5 full time physicians who see patients from birth through adolescence. We are a privately owned practice with five full-time pediatricians who care for children and adolescents from birth through young adulthood in a warm, family-centered, team-based environment. Our pediatricians work closely with behavioral health clinicians to support kids and caregivers with timely, coordinated care (https://www.helenapediatricclinic.com/).
We are seeking a Mental Health Consultant / Behavioral Health Clinician (3 days per week) who is energized by collaboration, brief evidence-based interventions, and building strong relationships with children and families right where they receive their medical care. We are flexible in how we work together and are open to either direct employment or a contract arrangement for clinicians who already have an established practice.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will join our clinical provider team to deliver fully integrated behavioral health services for pediatric patients and their families. Working within our family-centered medical home, the behavioral health clinician will:
- Provide real-time consultative support to primary care providers and clinical staff during patient visits.
- Complete same-day initial consultations and scheduled follow-up visits as clinically indicated.
- Deliver effective, evidence-based, brief interventions to help children and families achieve targeted behavioral and emotional health goals (e.g., anxiety, mood, behavior, sleep, adherence).
- Maintain timely, high-quality documentation in the practice’s electronic health record and contribute to shared care plans.
- Actively participate in team huddles, case conferences, and ongoing professional development that supports the clinic’s integrated care model.
- Assist in identifying patients at risk of developing health and behavioral health problems, and provide preventive, early intervention services for these populations.
- Collaborate with the primary care team to develop and refine care management processes (e.g., use of clinical guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, brief psychoeducation, and skills-based groups) that enhance patient and family self-management.
- Help the practice continually evolve its integration efforts by identifying opportunities, offering practical recommendations, and participating in quality-improvement activities.
Depending on interest and clinic needs, there may also be opportunities to:
- Develop and facilitate brief parent or youth groups (e.g., anxiety skills, parenting support, behavior strategies).
- Support screening initiatives (e.g., depression, anxiety, social determinants of health) and workflows that improve early identification and connection to care.
- Contribute to training and coaching for medical staff on behavioral health topics, communication skills, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
Requirements
Education and Licensure
- Doctoral or master’s degree in a mental health field from an accredited graduate program.
- Independent clinical license (or license-eligible) in the state of practice (e.g., Licensed Psychologist, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT).
Experience and Skills
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is required.
- Experience providing behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, and other brief, solution-focused interventions is highly desirable.
- Prior experience in pediatric primary care or another pediatric medical setting is preferred, but strong candidates from outpatient or school-based settings are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team, with strong communication skills and a relational, strengths-based approach.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinic with warm same-day handoffs and short visits.
- Flexibility, curiosity, and a positive attitude toward ongoing learning, innovation, and systems improvement.
What We Offer
- The chance to be a core member of an integrated pediatric care team, shaping how behavioral health is delivered in primary care.
- A practice culture that values collaboration, family-centered care, and clinician well-being.
- Regular opportunities for case consultation, team learning, and professional growth in integrated care.
If you are passionate about improving access to mental health care for children and families—and you enjoy working side-by-side with pediatricians and staff to solve problems in real time—we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
