Behavioral Health Specialist

CHI; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 45,254 - 53,822; Full time

Job summary

A leading health clinic in Council Bluffs seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to support patients and their families during their clinic experience. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create comprehensive treatment plans. Successful candidates will have a Master's degree in a related field, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be licensed as a mental health counselor or social worker. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $32.85 to $39.07.

Qualifications

• Masters from an accredited educational institution in Counseling, Social Work, or other related behavioral health field.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (IA) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (IA).

Responsibilities

• Assist primary care physicians in recognizing, treating and managing mental health issues.
• Provide consultation and education/training to enhance skill in treating mental health problems.
• Provide brief interventions for clients in need of mental health services within primary care.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters in Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (IA)

Licensed Independent Social Worker (IA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patients and their families feel supported and informed throughout their clinic experience. You will collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the delivery of impactful and comprehensive treatment plans for our patients.

To be successful in this role, you must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients and their families. This foundation will be crucial for creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood.

• Assists the primary care physicians in recognizing, treating and managing mental health, substance use and psychosocial issues.
• Contribute and participate as a member of the primary care team.
• Provide consultation and education/training to the primary care providers and staff to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems.
• Provide brief, focused interventions for clients in need of mental health and substance use services within the primary care setting.
• Advise and assist the primary care provider about the best place of service for patients with mental health/chemical dependency problems, either in the primary care setting or referral to specialty treatment.
• Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessment to work with the primary care physician to create and implement integrated care plans.

Job Requirements

• Masters from an accredited educational institution in Counseling, Social Work, or other related behavioral health field
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (IA) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (IA)

Where You'll Work

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.

Pay Range

32.85 - 39.07 /hour