Behavioral Health Provider - Bilingual Polish/English

PrimeCare Health, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NHSC Loan Repayment program

27 days PTO per year

3 personal days

1 floating holiday

8 paid holidays

CME allowance and time

Résumé du poste

PrimeCare Health in Chicago, IL seeks a Behavioral Health Provider to join the care team, delivering evidence-based, short-term behavioral interventions across ages within the primary care setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, active IL licensure, 3+ years of clinical experience, and a bilingual Polish/English ability. Evening hours are required; salary ranges from $67,000 to $82,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology.
• Active Illinois LCSW, LCPC or Psy.D./Ph.D active licensure strongly preferred; LSW/LPC considered.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience as a behavioral health provider in a health care setting preferred, primary care preferred.
• One evening per week required.
• Bilingual in Polish and English required.

Responsabilités

• Provides assessments and interventions to patients in the primary care clinic for behavioral-related health issues.
• Sees referred patients on the same day when possible, within clinic hours.
• Maintains visible physician collaboration and offers curbside consultation by clinic or phone.
• Develops clinical pathway programs, group appointments, and behavior-focused protocols.
• Coordinates care with specialty MH/SA providers as needed.
• Completes clinical notes within 72 business hours of visits.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

EHR proficiency

Bilingual Polish/English

Formation

Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Outils

athenaText

EHR system

Description du poste

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Full Time Professional Chicago, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3593

Salary Range: $67,000.00 To $82,000.00 Annually

Position Summary :

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) is part of the care team member and delivers evidence-based, short term interventions for a wide variety of behavioral issues in patients of all ages. The BHP works closely with primary care providers and other medical staff to ensure comprehensive, holistic care of patients by addressing mental health needs, substance misuse, and medical concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assessments and interventions to patients in the primary care clinic for any health problem influenced by behavior.
• Is available for same-day and scheduled behavioral change visits with patients, but attempts to see all referred patients on the same day (if in clinic when the patient is referred).
• Maintains a visible presence to the PCPs during clinic operating hour and is available for “curbside” consultation (a brief interaction between the BHC and a PCP) by being in the clinic or available by phone or athenaText.
• Assists in the development of clinical pathway programs, group medical appointments, classes, and behavior-focused practice protocols.
• Identifies, reviews, and modifies educational materials for literacy level and cultural appropriateness (under appropriate supervision).
• Provides assistance as needed to the PCPs and team for behaviorally-focused tasks and pr ovides PCPs with same-day feedback on initial patient encounters.
• Coordinates care with specialty mental health providers as needed.
• Facilitates and assists with referrals to specialty MH/SA services, as needed
• Completes clinical notes and other necessary paperwork within 72 business hours of visit completion.
• Attends required meetings regularly, including the Provider and Site meetings.
• Meets the productivity goal of 1200 annual billable visits within 1 year of starting with PrimeCareHealth as a BHC. If not meeting this goal, actively deploys strategies to get to goal.

Required Skills or Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.
• Highly skilled in providing behavioral health services with past experience working with a wide range of ages and presenting issues.
• Knowledge and interest in providing short term behavioral interventions.
• Interest in the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model: https://www.behavioralconsultationandprimarycare.com/second-edition/
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in the use of an electronic health record.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology
• Active Illinois LCSW, LCPC or Psy.D./Ph.D active licensure strongly preferred. Active Illinois LSW or LPC licensure considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a behavioral health provider in a health care setting preferred, with preference for primary care.
• One (1) evening per week required.
• Required bilingual in Polish/English

Benefits

• Eligibility for NHSC Loan Repayment program
• 27 days of PTO each year, accrued each pay period
• 3 personal days
• 1 floating holiday
• 8 paid holidays
• $1,500 annual CME allowance and 3 days of CME time
• FTCA Coverage (no external malpractice or tail coverage required)
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage available the 1st of the month following 30 days
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Discretionary 403(b) match and profit sharing after meeting service requirements
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accident & critical illness coverage
• Pet insurance

Salary

All wages are based on relevant years of experience, time since completing a master's degree in the related fields, and/or licensure. The minimum rate is the wage that a new master's degree graduate earns.

PrimeCare Community Health is part of the National Health Service Corps, as such, you would be able to participate in their Loan Repayment Program. For more information, please visit their website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loans-scholarships .

PrimeCare Health is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants . T therefore, PrimeCare does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.