Behavioral Health Consultant I

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) to provide advocacy and support to patients and their families as part of a dedicated healthcare team. The BHC will manage relationships with chronically ill patients, assisting them in overcoming health-related barriers while collaborating closely with medical staff. This role requires a master's degree in social work or counseling and relevant licensure, offering a positive impact within the community healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Active LCSW Licensure, LPC, or MO State Licensed Psychologist required.
• Previous experience with electronic health records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive advocacy to patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Works with chronically ill patients to assist with management of behaviors affecting their health.
• Coordinates healthcare needs and wellness goals of patients.

Skills

telephone communication

interpersonal communication

organizational skills

strong knowledge of medical terminology

computer experience

multi-tasking

Education

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

Job description

Summary

About Us

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 in Health Care by Newsweek.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care. The BHC works with chronically ill patients to assist them with management of the behaviors affecting their health. The BHC will work closely with providers, nurse care managers, case management, and other CoxHealth staff, in order to have a patient-centered approach for coordinating the healthcare needs and wellness goals of our patients.

Job Requirements

• 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