Embedded Behavioral Health Consultant – Primary Care

Community Clinic; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Discounts for Care

Job summary

Community Clinic in Fayetteville, AR is hiring a Behavioral Health Consultant to join our Primary Care and Specialty clinic. The BHC functions as a core member of the primary care team within a PCBH model, addressing behavioral health alongside medical concerns.

This is a full-time, exempt, W-2 role with in-person, Monday–Friday operations. The position emphasizes collaboration with PCPs and psychiatry, initial assessments, crisis support, and ongoing behavioral health interventions to improve

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• LAC or LMSW licensure required.
• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embed as a core member of the primary care team and contribute to holistic care.
• Assess mental health or behavioral concerns referred by PCPs.
• Deliver targeted interventions: problem-solving, skills, behavioral activation.
• Accept same-day referrals from PCPs and perform immediate interventions when possible.
• Provide crisis support for acute distress or suicidal ideation and triage appropriately.
• Collaborate with PCPs to recommend behavioral health interventions.
• Assist psychiatric providers with bio-psycho-social assessments and intake sessions.
• Support MAT programs and coordinate with psychiatry for ongoing care.
• Assist in managing behavioral aspects of chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, pain, sleep).
• Support lifestyle changes: weight loss, smoking cessation, adherence, stress management.
• Help design clinical pathways for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and substance use.
• Connect patients to community resources and specialty providers as needed.
• Maintain concise, problem-focused EHR documentation and data for outcomes.
• Attend care team meetings and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Medical Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Flexibility & Efficiency

Constant Learner

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

LAC or LMSW

Job description

Community Clinic in Fayetteville, AR is hiring a Behavioral Health Consultant to join our Primary Care and Specialty clinic. The BHC functions as a core member of the primary care team within a PCBH model, addressing behavioral health alongside medical concerns.

This is a full-time, exempt, W-2 role with in-person, Monday–Friday operations. The position emphasizes collaboration with PCPs and psychiatry, initial assessments, crisis support, and ongoing behavioral health interventions to improve