Behavioral Health Associate

ChesPenn; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and LTD Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) and Roth IRA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ChesPenn is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant Associate to join our medical team at Delaware County sites. You will provide integrated behavioral health care during and after medical visits under the supervision of a licensed Behavioral Health Manager.

The role supports pediatric and adult patients with behavioral health concerns, substance use disorders, and chronic medical conditions. A Master’s Degree in Social Work with PA LSW licensure is required; Spanish language ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• PA LSW licensure required or eligible.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health consultation to individuals, families, and groups.
• Work with pediatric and adult patients with behavioral health issues, substance use disorders, and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning as needed.
• Document findings succinctly in the electronic medical record.
• Triage and refer patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate.
• Provide follow-up and relapse-prevention education.
• Offer ongoing consultation for a subset of patients.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

PA LSW licensure

Job description

About Us:

ChesPenn is a network of community health centers in Delaware County. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay. Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back!

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Consultant Associate serves as a member of the medical team providing direct care to the population of medical practice and working under the supervision of a licensed Behavioral Health Manager. The BHA provides integrated behavioral health care during and after medical visits, by implementing the principles of Primary Care as it relates to Behavioral Health.

Qualifications:

• Completed Master’s Degree in Social Work. Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or eligible in Pennsylvania. Required.


• Clinical track to LSCW and internship documentation required.


• Licenses and Certifications: Current State of Pennsylvania LSW Licensure, or LSW eligible. Required.


• This position regularly serves Spanish- speaking patients and the ability to communicate professionally in Spanish is a plus.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Provide behavioral health consultation services to individuals, families, and groups, as needed based on the needs of patients and medical practice while reporting to Behavioral Health Manager.


• Work as a member of the healthcare team providing behavioral health services to pediatric and adult patients with behavioral health issues, substance use disorder and/or chronic medical conditions.


• Crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning as needed


• Perform targeted strengths-based assessment and evaluation, including diagnostic impressions and functional status focused on the presenting problem.


• Provide timely and succinct feedback to Providers regarding consultation findings and recommendations.


• Concise documentation in the patient’s electronic medical record.


• Triage and refer patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate.


• Provide brief follow-up, including relapse-prevention education.


• Provide on-going consultation services for a sub-set of patients who require on-going monitoring and follow-up.


• Able to work at other locations assigned.


• Complete training required by organization.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision


• 100% Employer Paid Life and LTD Insurance


• Generous Paid Leave (vacation, personal and sick leave)


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 401(k) and Roth IRA Retirement Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program

Physical demands:

• Moderate physical effort in carrying charts, forms, supplies and equipment.

Work environment:

• Primary work environment is a busy multi-cultural ambulatory care setting. There is routine exposure to infectious disease and blood borne pathogens.

ChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Because employees work with families and children and due to the sensitive nature of patient medical information, we require all applicants who receive and accept employment offers to complete child abuse and criminal background checks before being hired.