Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant

Adelante Healthcare; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelante Healthcare in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases within an integrated primary care setting.

The role emphasizes prevention, self-help approaches, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient resiliency and health responsibility. A Master’s degree and relevant credentials are required, with CPR/AED and fingerprint clearance as standard requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health with two years related experience.
• Computer literacy required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Certification eligibility as LCSW, Ed.D., Psy.D., LPC or Ph.D. required.
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and treatments.
• Ability to perform quick clinical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to children and families as part of the continuum of care.
• Provide quality clinical consultation to providers and staff in mental/behavioral health.
• Assess and diagnose using DSM-IV/ICD-9 for referred patients.
• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral interventions and planning.
• Develop self-management goals for patients with chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with primary care to integrate behavioral health across the organization.

Skills

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Two years related experience

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Certification eligibility: LCSW Ed.D.,

Computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Psycho-pharmacology knowledge

CPR/AED certification

Education

Advanced degree in Behavioral Health (e.g., MSW, psychology)

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Adelante Healthcare in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases within an integrated primary care setting.

The role emphasizes prevention, self-help approaches, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient resiliency and health responsibility. A Master’s degree and relevant credentials are required, with CPR/AED and fingerprint clearance as standard requirements.