Licensed Clinician - Primary Care

Compass Health Network; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Compass Health Network is seeking a Licensed Clinician to join our Primary Care team in Lebanon, MO. In this role (Internal title: Behavioral Health Consultant), you will partner with clinicians to deliver integrated, person-centered care that addresses both mental and physical health.

You will help patients set goals, navigate barriers, and access resources to achieve lasting wellness through collaborative care, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based interventions within a primary care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology is required.
• At least 1 year of supervised experience treating mental health and behavioral issues related to chronic medical conditions is required.
• Working knowledge of DSM-5 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote consultation to patients and primary care providers on mental health, chronic conditions, and wellness management.
• Administer and interpret screening tools, and assist patients with goal setting and readiness for change using motivational interviewing.
• Identify barriers to treatment or medication adherence and support patients in overcoming them.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups on self-management of health concerns.
• Conduct brief crisis interventions and safety planning as needed.
• Maintain accurate client records, communicate regularly with healthcare team members, and provide referrals to additional behavioral health or social services.
• Collaborate with Nurse Care Managers and other team members to address care gaps and quality metrics.
• Stay current on therapeutic techniques, best practices, and program admission/utilization criteria.
• Provide licensure supervision and perform utilization review activities as assigned.
• Attend required trainings and maintain productivity expectations.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Collaborative care

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology

Job description

Licensed Clinician - Primary Care

Department: Therapy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lebanon - Lynn Street

Reporting To: Tori Gelbach

Compensation: $39.66 - $45.57 / hour

Description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $6,000.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we're excited to have you be a part of our mission!

Support Whole-Person Wellness as a Licensed Clinician - integrated within Primary Care

As a Licensed Clinician -Primary Care (Internal title: Behavioral Health Consultant), you'll partner with primary care teams to provide integrated, person-centered support that addresses both mental and physical health. You'll help patients set goals, navigate barriers, and access the resources they need to achieve lasting wellness.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborative care, thrives on variety in their work, and is passionate about improving health outcomes through behavioral interventions and patient support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote consultation to patients and primary care providers on a range of health concerns, including mental health, chronic conditions, and wellness management
• Administer and interpret screening tools, and assist patients with goal setting and readiness for change using motivational interviewing
• Identify barriers to treatment or medication adherence and support patients in overcoming them
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups on self-management of health concerns
• Conduct brief crisis interventions and safety planning as needed
• Maintain accurate client records, communicate regularly with healthcare team members, and provide referrals to additional behavioral health or social services
• Collaborate with Nurse Care Managers and other team members to address care gaps and quality metrics
• Stay current on therapeutic techniques, best practices, and program admission/utilization criteria
• Provide licensure supervision and perform utilization review activities as assigned
• Attend required trainings and maintain productivity expectations

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology required

QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• At least one (1) year of supervised experience treating mental health and behavioral issues related to chronic medical conditions required
• Working knowledge of DSM-5 preferred

QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Must hold Missouri licensure under one of the following: PLPC, PLMFT, LMSW, or full licensure in the state of Missouri

You’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare settings
• Enjoy coaching and supporting patients to achieve meaningful, sustainable changes
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Are adaptable, organized, and able to manage both scheduled and unscheduled patient needs
• Believe in whole-person care and are committed to improving wellness for all individuals