Behavioral Health Consultant

CoxHealth; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement with employer match

20+ hrs/week benefits

Job summary

CoxHealth in Missouri seeks a Primary Care Health Home Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) to support patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will help navigate care, address barriers, and align behavioral health with medical care in a patient-centered approach.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, or PsyD, with active LCSW/LPC or MO license, and experience with medical terminology and EHRs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or PsyD required.
• Preferred prior experience with electronic health records or family practice.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and coordinates care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist chronically ill patients in managing behaviors impacting health.
• Collaborate with providers and care managers to coordinate wellness goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or PsyD

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Facility: Home Support: 2240 W Sunset St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1853 Population Health PCHH

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week).

Job Description

The Primary Care Health Home Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, helping to overcome barriers to care progression. The BHC works closely with chronically ill patients to assist in managing behaviors that impact their health. Collaborating with providers, nurse care managers, case management, and other CoxHealth staff, the BHC ensures a patient-centered approach to coordinating healthcare needs and wellness goals. The role requires a team-oriented individual with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Education

• Required: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or PsyD

Experience

• Preferred: Previous experience with electronic health records or prior work with a family practice medical office

Skills

• Excellent telephone and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; strong organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer experience required

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Active LCSW Licensure, LPC, or MO State Licensed Psychologist

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.