Behavioral Health Consultant

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) position at Pennsylvania Psychological Association involves delivering brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions to improve patient functioning within primary care. BHCs work as generalists in a team-based setting, triaging and co-managing patients’ medical and behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities include psychoeducation, developing behavioral change plans, and supporting PCPs with mental health consultations in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or similar license in Washington.
• WA driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, evidence-based assessments and solution-focused interventions.
• Triage and co-manage patients with medical and behavioral health problems in primary care.
• Deliver psychoeducation and develop behavioral change plans for patients.
• Support primary care providers with mental health consultations and team-based care.
• Participate as part of the Integrated Clinical Care team to deliver patient-centered services.

Skills

Psychoeducation

Behavioral health consultations

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health field

Licensed in WA (LMHC/LSW/related)

WA Driver’s License

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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.