BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT

Family Centers Health Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Centers Health Care in St. Louis is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant LCSW to provide behavioral health assessments and interventions. The role involves collaboration with Primary Care Providers and participation in team meetings to improve patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work, an active MO state license (LCSW), and at least two years of experience in the field. A commitment to FCHC's mission and values is crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in social work or behavioral health care.
• Work experience or strong desire to work in an urban community health setting.
• Active professional development through seminars and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide same‑day behavioral health diagnostic assessment and interventions.
• Collaborate with Primary Care Providers in delivering integrated behavioral health services.
• Conduct assessments with an understanding of DSM‑5‑TR and impact of trauma.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Active MO state license (LCSW)

Job description

Description

Job description outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for the Behavioral Health Consultant LCSW role at FCHC.

Basic Function

Responsible for providing same‑day behavioral health diagnostic assessment and interventions for patients of FCHC.

All employees of FCHC must ensure service standards are delivered, including:

FCHC Core

• Demonstrates a commitment to FCHC mission and vision.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards patients, employees, role, and the health center.
• Demonstrates FCHC core values (accountability, courtesy, excellence, flexibility, integrity, respect).

Customer Service and Professionalism

• Smiles and makes appropriate contact, greets individuals upon entry into building and space.
• Is customer service oriented to both internal (colleagues) and external (patients, clients, vendors, etc.) customers. Treats patients, customers and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Provides timely response to requests, tasks, and inquiries. Demonstrates good service turnaround.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and communicates in a tactful manner.
• Exhibits conflict resolution skills in order to foster effective working relationships and embraces a team approach.
• Adheres to FCHC’s dress code policies. Employee appearance and grooming appropriate.

Show(s)

• Consistently shows commitment to position and team performance (i.e., attendance and punctuality).
• Consideration and acceptance of cultural differences of others; works well with individuals of diverse backgrounds, supporting a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Participates in training and professional development and completes required trainings in a timely manner.

Safety

• Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety and cleanliness.
• Adheres to HIPPA/Confidentiality standards.
• Respectful of FCHC property, properly and safely uses Health Center Equipment.

Intradepartmental Relationships

Department Officer: Chief Behavioral Health Officer

Reports to: Manager of BH Consultation Services

Supervises: Graduate Students in Social Work and LMSWs, if applicable

Job Details

Department: Behavioral Health

Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant ~ LCSW

Primary Responsibilities

1. Collaborates with the Primary Care Providers (PCPs), BH Care Managers, and other members of the team (RNs, Mas, CHWs) in the delivery of comprehensive and integrated behavioral health care services.
2. Provides same‑day behavioral health consultation for patients at FCHC, as requested by their PCP, including behavioral assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and brief intervention.
   • Clinical Practice Skills
     • Define problem accurately and use best practices to implement intervention rapidly.
     • Triage high‑risk concerns and refer to appropriate level of care.
     • Conduct assessments with a solid understanding of DSM‑5‑TR, family systems, the connection between physical and mental health, and the impact of trauma on patients and families.
   • Consultation Skills
     • Tailor PCP recommendations to the primary care setting; focus on recommendations that support the provider’s treatment of BH in primary care.
     • Conduct effective curbside consultations.
     • Employ knowledge of BH medications to help PCPs treat complex BH conditions and substance use disorders, including consultation with psychiatry (internally, MOCPAP).
     • Write clear, concise chart notes that meet billing guidelines and facilitate effective team care.
3. Meets the target number of encounters per year agreed upon with the supervisor and attaches the appropriate billing code to each encounter.
4. Provides presentations to PCPs on BH topics of interest.
5. Networks with graduate programs in social work to develop our BH workforce.

Periodic Duties

1. Contributes services to community public health activities as appropriate.
2. Participates in Center work team as needed.
3. Participates in Center staff problem solving groups.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Relationships

Inside Center: All Inclusive.

Outside Center: Patients, community organizations and agencies, professional colleagues and organizations, and institutions of learning.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Active MO state license (LCSW) required.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working in the field of social work or behavioral health care required.
• Work experience or strong desire to work in urban community health setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Continuing Education

• Active professional development as demonstrated through attendance of seminars, continuing education programs, etc. is strongly recommended.
• Satisfactory maintenance of continuing education standards as established by the Division of Professional Registration of Missouri is required.

Confidentiality

Respect for and maintenance of client and staff confidentiality is required.

The above responsibilities/duties describe the chief function (requirements) of the job (holder) and are not to be considered a detailed description of every responsibility/duty (requirement) of the job (holder).