LCSW - Primary Care Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant

Benefis Hospitals Inc; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Great Falls, MT is seeking an LCSW or LCPC to join our Integrated Behavioral Health team as a consultant in primary care. The role provides brief 20-30 minute interventions in clinics across pediatrics, family medicine, and rural health sites.

Applicants must hold Montana licensure (or be able to obtain) and be committed to team-based, collaborative care within a PCBH framework. This position offers stable hours and a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with Montana licensure or ability to obtain before starting employment.
• Experience with brief evidence-based interventions across the lifespan is preferred.
• Familiarity with primary care behavioral health integration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief 20–30 minute behavioral health interventions within primary care clinics.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and staff using PCBH model to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Offer on-the-fly consultation to providers and support staff to increase access to behavioral health care.
• Contribute to a team-based care environment across pediatrics, family medicine, and rural health clinics.

Skills

Brief interventions

Team-based care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LCSW or LCPC

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

## LCSW - Primary Care Integrated Behavioral Health ConsultantApplylocations: Great Falls, MTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR106131**Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!** Benefis Health System has a great opportunity for integrated Behavioral Health Consultants (BHC) to join our primary care behavioral health team as a Psychologist, LCPC or LCSW. Opportunities in various primary care clinics across our organization including pediatrics, rural health clinics, and family medicine. **Position details*** Integrated primary care team member providing brief 20-30 minute interventions for a wide variety of health and behavioral concerns in patients of all ages in primary care clinics, working alongside primary care providers, team of behavioral health consultants, and clinical staff.* Works closely with primary care providers and staff using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model to develop and implement treatment plans, increase patient’s access to behavioral health care, and provide on the fly consultation for providers.* Applicants should have an interest in or experience with brief evidence-based interventions for individuals across the full life span, team-based care, a wide variety of presenting concerns, and diverse patient populations.* Flexibility in schedule. Clinic is open and staffed Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Will consider both full time and part time positions.* No call obligation* Education Required: LCSW or LCPC – must have active Montana licensure or ability to apply for/receive licensure prior to starting employment**Why we stand out*** Epic electronic medical record and good clinical support staffing structures* Stand alone, financially stable, not-for-profit health system led by a CEO with a 20+ year tenure* Over 460 employed physicians and advanced practice providers on medical staff* Regional tertiary center with robust specialty support including neurosurgery, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, advanced gastroenterology, cardiothoracic, and more!* Patient focused, quality community and regional medical care* Native American programs designed to ensure patients and their families receive care that is culturally sensitive, respectful, and supportive of their unique needs and traditions.* International airport with direct flights to: DEN, SLC, SEA, ORD, LAS and PHX**How we support you*** Competitive salaries, 28 days PTO, CME, and education/licensure annual funds with 5-7% retirement match* Weekly case consultation lunch discussions with behavioral health team and leadership* Provider wellness programs focused on personal and professional development* Monthly meetings with highest-level provider and administrative leadership to bring ideas forward and solve issues**Community Information:**Great Falls is known as Montana’s base camp for art and adventure with a city population of 70,000, and a draw of over 275,000 people in north central Montana. We have four genuine seasons, experience mild winters and enjoy blue skies over 300 days per year. Great Falls is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, with nationally ranked public schools, endless activities, two accredited colleges, a brand-new nursing school, a biomedical rural health research institute, and a new not-for-profit medical school, TouroCOM Montana. Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs through the middle of our community with over 60 miles of paved recreational trails. Our local outdoor activities include camping, backpacking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, water and snow skiing, rock and ice climbing, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, off-road motor sports, and hunting making our quality of life unrivaled in the Rocky Mountain West. Additionally, in 2023, Montana was named #1 state in the nation to practice medicine by WalletHub and in 2020, Great Falls ranked #10 for best cities to practice in after the pandemic by Business Insider.**Benefis Health System**is one of Montana’s largest tertiary centers holding a level II trauma designation. We are proud to be a standalone, financially stable community health system with strong, dedicated leadership focused on providing the best patient care in Montana, in addition to being awarded Becker’s “Best Places To Work in Healthcare” for 7 years. Benefis covers 1⁄4 of the state’s land mass, an area comparable in size to Kansas and can provide advanced care for everything except for burns and organ transplants. We offer great specialty support including neurosurgery, cardiothoracic and vascular, advanced gastroenterology, a regional cancer institute and a state-of-the-art emergency trauma department with a dedicated air ambulance program, including fixed and rotor wing. **Visit our website** **www.benefis.org for more information****Submit your CV today to learn more, [e-mail] or [e-mail]****Exemption Wage**Non-Exempt**Starting Wage**$28.67/hourly### *Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience*### WelcomeThe professional team members at Benefis bring their passion and skills to work every day, providing exceptional care for each patient. Joining the Benefis community gives you the chance to build a rewarding career as part of Montana’s premier health system.### About UsThis is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle. While enjoying the last best place, you’ll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health System, one of the state’s most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 308 employed medical staff members representing more than 40 specialties. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment.