PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical: approx. 80% of the time
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:
Individual, couples, and/ or family consultation with patients, including:

• 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
• 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
• Substance use/abuse evaluation, identification of maladaptive coping strategies, and development of harm reduction strategies.

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.

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.

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.

Administrative: 20% of time, approx.
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.
Charting – Completes all EMR charting within 48 hrs. as needed and required by contacted funding sources: including assessments, progress notes, and billing

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of behavior change, adult learning, and group process theories
• Community resources oriented
• Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher, etc.)
• Time management skills
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to conduct individual and/or group presentations
• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural competency required (May be required to work with non-English/Spanish only speaking patients and/or guests.)

Experience:

• Prior work experience as a LCSW or LCPC in medical setting or Federally Qualified Health Center preferred.
• Cultural competency to work in a low income, minority environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust of clients.

Education:

• 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.

COVID-19 vaccine documentation is required for all employees.