Behavioral Health Consultant

Columbia Basin Health Association; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to collaborate with medical providers and CBHA staff within the Integrated Behavioral Health team. The role focuses on brief solution-focused interventions, increasing access to behavioral health services for patients, and coordinating referrals for specialty care.

The ideal candidate will partner with the team to deliver high-quality care, uphold confidentiality, and participate in program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Licensed to provide behavioral health interventions (LMHC, LMHC-A, or LICSW).
• Proficient with basic MS Office and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of the primary care team to manage patients with emotional and/or health problems.
• Provide timely behavioral health interventions and referrals; educate patients and staff.
• Maintain records of interventions per program requirements and guidelines.
• Monitor program and participate in training or evaluation of peers and staff.

Skills

Behavioral health theory

Case management

Ethical practices

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in social work or counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide consultative support and assistance to medical providers and other CBHA staff as part of Integrated Behavioral Health team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in providing access to behavioral health to patients through brief solution focused interventions, while generating internal and external referrals for specialty behavioral medicine.

At Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) we never have to wonder whether the work we do is worthwhile. Each day we see victories and successes, big and small, in the lives of people who count on us.

Partner with Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) for a rewarding career. Your dream to promote health and wellness, work with passionate people, and feel accomplished for doing important work while earning a reasonable paycheck is possible with us. Be a part of a healthcare movement as you grow your career. The size and culture of the organization provides an opportunity to work closely with leadership, lead initiatives, and see the results of your hard work. You ability to make an impact is limited only by your passion and creativity.

Behavioral Health Consultant salary range: $70,948-$97,552 DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of the primary care team, to manage patients with emotional and/or health problems efficiently and effectively.
• Care Management- provide timely interventions; transition patients with chronical behavioral conditions to appropriate services; link families to resources and provide referrals; education patients and staff regarding behavioral health care, prevent and treatment.
• Maintain records that document interventions provided in accordance with program requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in evaluation and training of peers and support staff. Also, monitor behavioral health program, identify problems related to patient care and make recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
• Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.

Qualifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge:

• Possesses an understanding of the application of behavioral health theory, case management interventions, and ethical practices of the behavioral health profession.
• Requires the equivalent of extensive formal training in providing behavioral health and case management interventions, usually acquired in the completion of a Master’s Degree with a major in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Must be bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish

Licenses and Certification:

• Possesses a license to provide behavioral health interventions/counseling (LMHC, LMHC-A, or LICSW)
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
• Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to enter and manage data into a centralized electronic health records

Benefits: