Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Coordinator

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,475 - 63,934; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Coordinator to join their team in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on coordinating both mental and physical health care for assigned patients, requiring a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in mental health settings.

Collaboration with primary care teams and mental health professionals is crucial to ensure integrated care planning. The position offers full-time hours, a supportive work environment, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Salary ranges from $36.64 to $46.41 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling required.
• 6 months experience with screening for mental health disorders required.
• 6 months experience of knowledge of psychopharmacology for mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate mental health and physical health care for assigned patients.
• Serve as a liaison among the patient and care team for integrated planning.
• Coordinate referrals and communication across services for better outcomes.

Skills

Screening for mental health disorders

Engaging in therapeutic relationships

Assessment and treatment planning

Knowledge of evidence-based treatment

Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling

Master-level licensure candidate/trainee (e.g., LMSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensed Social Worker

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Coordinator
Department: CHS Primary Pediatrics Clinic
Location: Golisano Children's Hospital, US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 8AM to 4PM, 9AM to 5PM, 10AM to 6PM

Job Description

The Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Coordinator is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient\'s medical director, and psychiatric consultant, as well as the larger primary care team. The Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental health and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload with the patient\'s medical provider, and when appropriate, other mental health providers.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate mental health and physical health care for assigned patients in collaboration with the patient\'s medical and mental health care team.
• Serve as a liaison among the patient, medical director, psychiatric consultant, and primary care team to ensure integrated care planning and follow-up.
• Coordinate referrals, treatment planning, and communication across services to support patient outcomes.

Education and Credentials

• Master\'s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling required.
• Master-level licensure candidate/trainee (e.g., LMSW) preferred.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor preferred.
• Licensed Social Worker preferred.
• Master Social Worker (LMSW) within 18 months of hire required.

Experience

• 6 months experience with screening for common mental health and/or substance abuse disorder required.
• 6 months experience with engaging patients in therapeutic relationships when appropriate.
• 6 months experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health disorders.
• 6 months experience with knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders.
• 6 months experience of basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders within appropriate scope of practice.

Working Conditions

• Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
• FTE: 1.000000
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
• On Call Required: No
• With Rotation: Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Union Code: U24 - SEIU 1199 GCH Professionals

Compensation

Requisition ID#: 16942
Grade: P6
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $36.64 - $46.41 per hour. Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate\'s experience, qualifications, internal equity, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Kaleida Health\'s mission is to advance the health of our community. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as mission-critical, and we are committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated.