Behavioral Health Consultant

MePA; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MePA is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) to operate within a primary care setting, delivering brief, solution-focused assessments and interventions. The BHC will triage and co-manage patients, provide psychoeducation, and develop specific behavioral change plans for identified populations.

As part of the Integrated Clinical Care team, you will support providers and patients with mental health consultations, and help craft behavioral health protocols, contributing to population-based

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health field (Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work).
• Licensed in WA as LMHC/LCSW or related license.
• WA Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume, brief, evidence-based assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement.
• Identify, triage, and co-manage patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting.
• Provide skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies and develop behavioral change plans.
• Support primary care providers and patients by providing quality clinical mental health consultations.
• Develop behavioral health protocols for target populations and support the Integrated Clinical Care team.

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Clinical Social Worker in WA

Washington State Driver’s License

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) specializes in brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement. BHCs are generalists, providing high-volume services from a population-based lens that are accessible, team-based, and a routine part of primary care. They will Identify, triage, and co-manage patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. They will provide skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations. They will support both the primary care providers and the patients by providing quality clinical mental health consultations to providers and patients as requested. The Behavioral Health Consultant is a member of the Integrated Clinical Care team providing patient-centered care.

Education and Certifications:

• A master’s degree in the behavioral health field, including Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work;
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or related license in the State of Washington.
• Washington State Driver’s License is required.

Experience:

• 3 years of specialized experience (with AI/AN patients, preferably) is in or related to the line of work of the position, which has provided the applicant with specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties successfully.
• Experience using electronic health record systems is required.
• Business computer skills, e.g., email, word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets, are required.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand.
• Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Normal audio and visual acuity

Travel Requirements:

• Local, Statewide, and out-of-state travel may be required.