Behavioral Health Clinician for Primary Care (MSW)

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist to collaborate with the Chronic Care Management team in a primary care setting. You will provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination for patients and families, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely referrals and integrated care.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work, health-care experience, and LSCSW licensure in KS or MO.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Experience in a health care setting or integrated primary care.
• Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) licensure in KS or MO.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments of patient/family situations.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief solution-focused interventions.
• Coordinate referrals to behavioral health specialists and community resources.
• Document in the EMR and communicate with the care team.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team huddles and care planning.
• Advocate for patient rights and ensure culturally sensitive care.

Skills

Social work

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist to collaborate with the Chronic Care Management team in a primary care setting. You will provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination for patients and families, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely referrals and integrated care.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work, health-care experience, and LSCSW licensure in KS or MO.