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

Job summary

Community Clinic in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to join our Primary Care and Specialty clinics. The BHC will operate as a core member of the primary care team within a PCBH model, assessing, managing, and treating patients with medical and behavioral health concerns to deliver integrated care.

This full-time, in-person role offers an opportunity to work with PCPs, provide immediate support for acute distress, coordinate with psychiatric providers, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling is required.
• LAC or LMSW is required.
• Experience in mental health field is preferred.
• Bilingual English & Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as an embedded member of the primary care team, contributing to holistic patient care.
• Conduct assessments for mental health or behavioral concerns referred by primary care providers.
• Deliver targeted interventions around problem-solving, skill-building, and behavioral activation.
• Accept same-day referrals from PCPs and conduct immediate interventions when possible.
• Provide immediate support for patients experiencing acute distress or suicidal ideation, triaging appropriately.
• Work closely with PCPs to provide recommendations regarding behavioral health interventions.
• Assist the psychiatric providers with bio-psycho-social assessment psych intake sessions.
• MAT program: Provide behavioral health support to patients in the program and work closely with the psychiatric providers.
• Assist in managing behavioral aspects of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, and insomnia.
• Support lifestyle interventions for weight loss, smoking cessation, medication adherence, substance use reduction, and stress management.
• Assist in designing clinical pathways for conditions such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and substance use.
• Connect patients to community resources and specialty mental health providers when needed.
• Maintain concise, problem-focused documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in tracking patient outcomes and improving integrated behavioral health services.
• Attend care team meetings and engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Behavioral Health Expertise

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 seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to join our Primary Care and Specialty clinics. The BHC will operate as a core member of the primary care team within a PCBH model, assessing, managing, and treating patients with medical and behavioral health concerns to deliver integrated care.

This full-time, in-person role offers an opportunity to work with PCPs, provide immediate support for acute distress, coordinate with psychiatric providers, and contribute to