Behavioral Health Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to support patients and families throughout the clinic experience. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement integrated treatment plans and provide education and advocacy.

This role relies on exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trust, deliver brief interventions, and guide patients through challenging periods in their lives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related behavioral health field.
• Two years of post-licensure experience in mental health/addiction recovery or related field.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or LMHC.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 primary care providers and staff to enhance their skills 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 primary care or referral to specialty treatment.
• Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessment with the physician to create integrated care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related behavioral health field

Licensed LISW or LMHC

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.

Every day you will cultivate trust through dedicated advocacy, unwavering support, and comprehensive education for your patients and their families. Your empathy and patience will be the cornerstone of your success as you guide individuals through particularly vulnerable periods in their lives.

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.

We are offering a 10% annual quality bonus based on clinic goals

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters degree from an accredited educational institution in Counseling, Social Work, or other related behavioral health field and two years of post license experience in a mental health/addiction recovery or related field, upon hire
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)

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.