Behavioral Health Consultant

Voices for Voices; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Voices for Voices seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to deliver brief, evidence-based assessments and interventions within primary care. The role focuses on population-based care, triage, and co-management of medical and behavioral health concerns, while supporting providers and patients with education and tailored behavioral change plans.

The position emphasizes psychoeducation, collaboration with the Integrated Clinical Care team, and high-volume, patient-centered consultations in a primary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health (Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Washington
• Washington State Driver’s License
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Strong computer skills (email, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets)

Responsibilities

• Perform brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions to improve functional outcomes.
• Identify, triage, and co-manage patients with medical and behavioral health needs within primary care.
• Provide psychoeducation and patient education to support behavioral change plans.
• Develop and implement behavioral change plans and protocols for target populations.
• Support primary care providers and patients with quality mental health consultations as part of the Integrated Clinical Care team.

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.