Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultant

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide PCBH-based assessments, brief interventions, and coordinated care within ambulatory practices. You will support PCPs with treatment planning and educate patients and families across age ranges from toddlers to older adults.

The role emphasizes culturally competent care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to state and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work; recognized by relevant state board.
• Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year in a behavioral health setting.
• Licensed or eligible in PA (LCSW, LPC, LP) per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral health assessments and brief evidenced-based interventions.
• Provide consultation to Primary Care Providers to support treatment planning.
• Deliver education to patients and families within PCBH model.
• Coordinate with care teams for biopsychosocial management of patients.
• Triaging and referring to specialty mental health services when needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Psychoeducation

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work

Doctorate in Psychology (PhD/ PsyD)

Job description

Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultant### Primary Care Behavioral Health ConsultantApply: Philadelphia, PA: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-0039422**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**The position will provide behavioral health assessments, brief evidenced-based interventions, clinical/consultative services and education using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, for patients and their family in Jefferson ambulatory practices of varying specialties. The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) in this role will serve patients ranging in age from toddler through late adulthood. The BHC will also provide consultation with the Primary Care Provider (PCP) to enhance the understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning, and assist in the ongoing care and monitoring of patients' behavioral health care and biopsychosocial treatment plans. Ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion and is consistent with State laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines.**Job Description** **Summary** The position will provide behavioral health assessments, brief evidenced-based interventions, clinical/consultative services and education using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, for patients and their family in Jefferson ambulatory practices of varying specialties. The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) in this role will serve patients ranging in age from toddler through late adulthood. The BHC will also provide consultation with the Primary Care Provider (PCP) to enhance the understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning, and assist in the ongoing care and monitoring of patients' behavioral health care and biopsychosocial treatment plans. Ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion and is consistent with State laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines. **Job Duties*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.* Integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal health care.* Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that are useful, understandable and affirming.* Assist primary health care providers in recognizing, treating and managing patients with chronic emotional, psychosocial, substance use and/or physical health problems within the primary care setting.* The BHC will provide functional strengths-based assessments, psychoeducation, brief problem-solving cognitive intervention, medication adherence counseling, and disease self-management counseling among others.* Triaging and referring patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate. **Minimum Qualifications*** Master’s Degree in Counseling relate field or social work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree as determined by the Council on Social Work Education* Doctorate PhD/PsyD in Psychology at an accredited university or college.* 1 year in a behavioral health setting is required.* Knowledge of: Medical terminology and disease process; documentation best-practices* Skill in: Work with multidisciplinary teams, patients/families/significant others* Ability to: Establish an appropriate plan to safely discharge patients to the next level of care as well as understand and adhere to city, state, and federal regulatory requirements* LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania or* LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania or* LP - Licensed Psychologist - State of Pennsylvania **Additional Qualifications** **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, \\*patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Methodist Associates in Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Jefferson Community Physicians)**Primary Location Address**833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.