Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health Provider acts as an independent clinician, providing behavioral health counseling to children, adults, and families in a clinic or a school-based healthcare setting, as assigned by BHSLD. The behavioral health provider collaborates closely with primary care providers, dental providers, psychiatrists, and school systems to treat behavioral health conditions while upholding the ASQ (Access, Stewardship, and Quality) principles. As a part of the primary care team, the Behavioral Health Provider will provide comprehensive diagnostic and behavioral health services, including brief assessments, interventions, psychoeducation, referrals, and consultations for patients in school-based health clinic settings. Behavioral Health Providers work from a systems and community perspective to formulate conceptualizations of treatment, interventions, and case management goals.
Behavioral Health Providers will develop treatment plans with their patients/family systems and their care teams, and will utilize evidence-based psychosocial interventions to achieve treatment goals. Behavioral Health providers may use several therapeutic modalities in this clinical setting, including play, individual, and group therapy, as well as case management. The Behavioral Health Provider must demonstrate respect for all patients' rights and provide considerate, patient-focused care.
Essential Functions:
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Maintains a visible presence to providers during clinic operating hours, providing same-day verbal or documented feedback on patient encounters in person or by phone.
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Is available for "curbside" consultation (a brief interaction) in person or by phone or Teams, and for same-day and scheduled initial consultations with patients referred by other service lines.
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Provide clinical consultation and serve as a resource for colleagues in the behavioral health department and broader community.
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Promote integrated care by engaging medical providers and other clinical staff to facilitate teamwork and improve patient care processes and outcomes.
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Conduct outreach to patients regarding scheduling, medication responses, and other case management needs.
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Provides brief interventions for patients by performing short, limited follow-up visits for select patients.
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Provides a range of services, including screening for common conditions, assessments, and interventions related to chronic disease management programs.
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Conducts risk assessments as indicated.
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Provides psychoeducation for patients during individual visits.
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Identifies, reviews, and maintains an up-to-date library of patient education materials for commonly encountered problems, ensuring accuracy, literacy level, and cultural appropriateness.
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Triage patients with severe or high-risk behavioral problems and refer them to resources consistent with the level of care criteria.
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Documents should be included in the EHR consultant notes explaining assessment findings, interventions delivered, and recommendations.
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Maintains clinical records and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with all administrative regulations.
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Assist in capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures.
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Attend clinic meetings, supervisions, department meetings, all staff meetings, and other meetings assigned.
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Participate in program development through quality initiatives and discussions with team members and supervisors.
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Collaborate with care teams and providers to enhance their understanding of mental health issues among patients.
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Collaborate with necessary entities to provide aftercare planning and treatment following hospitalization or a higher level of care.
Additional Requirements:
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Grants are vital to Care Clinic's revenues and directly or indirectly support all positions. This role may have responsibilities that are closely associated with grant deliverables. Grants and grant responsibilities may change over Time.
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Complete all the required training as designated by HR and the position supervisor.
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Oversight of projects and tasks assigned by the COO, Dental Director, and Dental QI Director.
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Adhere to all organizational policies and those outlined in the ECH Employee Handbook.
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Comply with all ECH Vaccine Mandates.
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Willingness to travel and work at other ECH locations as determined by the supervisor.
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Comply with all applicable Credentialing and Privileging requirements in a timely manner.
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Embrace the ECH Mission and Vision and agree to work within the ECH Guiding Principles and the principles set by the position supervisor.
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Must participate in quality improvement activities when applicable.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Must-Haves to be successful:
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Master's level degree or higher in one of the recognized mental health professions (counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy). M.A., M.S. in Clinical Counseling (or related area), LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT. Being licensed in Colorado is preferred, and being license-eligible is considered.
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Registered with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
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Knowledge in lifespan development and experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions in adult populations.
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Academic and/or job experience in legal and ethical decision-making, individual and cultural diversity, diagnosis and treatment planning, evidence-based practice and interventions for psychotherapy, theoretical and conceptualization skills, psychopharmacology and behavioral medicine, professional consultation, integrated care, clinical administration, and utilization of electronic health records.
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Reading, writing, and speaking the English language clearly are required.
- Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents accurately and effectively.
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Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and database software.
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Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
- Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward, empathic, and timely manner.
- Ability to be friendly and empathic with co-workers and patients.
Nice to Have:
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Being licensed in Colorado is preferred, and being license-eligible is considered.
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Experience with evidence-based therapies is preferred (e.g., EMDR, DBT, CBT).
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Knowledge and experience in psychopharmacology and behavioral health medicine are a plus, and a willingness to grow in these areas is required.
- Two years of directly related experience is preferred.
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Experience in couples and family therapy is a plus.
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Reading, writing, and clear Spanish speech are preferred.
Work Environment:
The work environment in a healthcare setting can be fast-paced, involving direct interaction with patients and healthcare professionals. The environment is primarily clinical, but the individual may also work in a clerical role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Below are the minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position.
