Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.
Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 14 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Behavioral Health team! The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) position is a behavioral health provider who operates both in a consultative role within the primary care setting and serves as a member of the Behavioral Health Program. The employee provides PCP-initiated consultation services that may include differential diagnosis, screenings, psychoeducation, brief intervention, and referral for further treatment. In addition, the BHC will maintain a case load, providing individualized mental health assessments, treatment, and counseling, as appropriate.
At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.
- Compensation is based on each candidate's experience, skills, and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience, and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Clinical: approx. 80% of the time
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Brief Consultations– Productivity expectation of a trained BHC is an average of 8-10 behavioral health consultations, at least 60% clinical time allocated for warm hand-offs and same day visits per clinical day, including:
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Individual, couples, and/ or family consultation with patients, including:
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Functional and strength-based assessment and diagnosis; Psychoeducation for patients and their support systems; Medication adherence counseling and disease self-management counseling; Motivational Interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction
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Brief problem-solving cognitive intervention aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self-efficacy.
- Self-Care Plan development and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation; and
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Substance use/abuse evaluation, identification of maladaptive coping strategies, and development of harm reduction strategies.
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Consultation with PCPs to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans.
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Coordination of Care – Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health center primary care staff. Completes Psychiatric Intake Evaluation and appropriate screenings prior referring patients to psychiatric providers. Identify, refer, and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health service, and other services as needed.
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Crisis Intervention – Be immediately available to the health center staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency. Participate as a member of the health center staff in the event of any other kind of emergency.
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Administrative: 20% of time, approx.
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Supervision – Participate in individual supervision with immediate supervisor and/or attend clinical group supervision monthly. Supervise 1st and 2nd year interns, based on need and availability.
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Charting – Completes all EMR charting within 48 hrs. as needed and required by contacted funding sources: including assessments, progress notes, and billing.
Education
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Master’s degree in a Behavioral Health discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, etc.) with a valid Illinois State Licensure as appropriate to discipline.
Skills and Knowledge
Required:
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Prior work experience as a LSW or LPC in medical setting or Federally Qualified Health Center preferred.
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Cultural competency to work in a low income, minority environment.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust of clients.
Preferred:
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Demonstrates knowledge and application of behavior change, adult learning, and group process theories
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Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural competency preferred (may be required to work with non-English/Spanish only speaking patients and/or guests).
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Community resources oriented
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Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher, etc.)
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Time management skills
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Detailed oriented
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Ability to multi-task
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Ability to conduct individual and/or group presentations
The Erie Advantage Pledge
WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST
Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:
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Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
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Our voices matter.
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We do things well.
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Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
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We find our career sweet spot at Erie.
