Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultant

KC CARE Health Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KC CARE Health Center in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide screening, assessment, diagnostics, and brief therapeutic interventions in a primary care setting. This role integrates physical and behavioral health under the Patient-Centered Medical Home model, collaborating with clinicians and community partners to coordinate care.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling, Missouri licensure, and at least six months of related

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling degree.
• Licensed in Missouri as a Ph.D., LPC or LCSW.
• Six months of directly related experience including internship and/or practicum.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site behavioral health screenings, assessments, consultations, and referrals for patients in a primary care setting.
• Delivers brief and short-term behavioral interventions and crisis interventions as needed.
• Implements clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions.
• Documents health records in the electronic medical record.
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment and suggests modifications.
• Collaborates with Health Center staff and community organizations to coordinate care and referrals.

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling degree

Job description

KC CARE Health Center in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide screening, assessment, diagnostics, and brief therapeutic interventions in a primary care setting. This role integrates physical and behavioral health under the Patient-Centered Medical Home model, collaborating with clinicians and community partners to coordinate care.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling, Missouri licensure, and at least six months of related