Behavioral Health Consultant

• Provides services within the integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health model.
• Completes comprehensive individualized assessments that identify psychosocial factors important to management of physical health problems including any psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, environmental, interpersonal, mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Utilizes screening tools as necessary to identify appropriate levels of care. Screening tools include ASAM, DAST, AUDIT, PHQ-9, GAD-7 and other evidenced based tools as appropriate.
• Coordinates within the multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered treatment plans to improve health and wellness that include clinical summary, assessment and recommendations, measurable goals, and objectives.
• Monitors patient progress towards identified goals and objectives.
• Provides evidence-based interventions as needed such as motivational interviewing, problem solving training, coping skills training, relaxation/mindfulness techniques, cognitive restructuring, teaching impulse control skills, psychoeducation and communication skills training. Interventions may be delivered individually or in a group setting.
• Provides brief interventions and short-term counseling using appropriate modalities for patients with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addiction, and other concerns as needed.
• Works with patients in crisis by providing rapid intervention, risk assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, and coordination of care.
• Supports existing connections to established mental health and substance use treatment services.
• Connect patients to community agencies that address the needs of people who experience homelessness.
• Serves as team content expert on behavioral changes, substance use issues and community resources.
• Complete all required documentation within the time frame defined by organizational policies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations, and referrals compliant with local, state, and federal statutes and organizational policies.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities.
• Attends relevant and required meetings (both internal and external), trainings, and community events.
• Receives clinical guidance as needed.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills of all computer programs being used in the agency.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with clients, families, and other personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other Duties as presented by supervisor and/or Directors.

• Must be (at least) 21 years old.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with a patient care team in all settings.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with patients and members of care teams.
• Experience with psychosocial assessment and treatment planning.
• Proficient in generally accepted individual, group and crisis counseling theories and interventions.
• Ability to collaborate with professionals from many different social services, healthcare, and government agencies.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and independently. Remain flexible and calm in tense situations.
• Maintain up to date documentation of all clinic encounters in an electronic health record.
• Maintain patient confidence and confidential record keeping practices.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including presenting and speaking in public settings.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, objectives, electronic health records systems and computer systems applications (MS Office, PowerPoint, Chrome etc.).
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving and data driven decision-making.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and ability to work with diverse staff and patients from all backgrounds.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or Doctorate in Psychology required.
• Must possess Arizona BBHE license of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners license - other disciplines will not be considered for this position.
• Two years of experience working in the health care field.
• Current Arizona Department of Safety Clearance Card, or ability to secure one prior to start.
• Requires a current Arizona Driver License.
• Basic Life Support certification required (BLS).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Reviewed the physical requirements form.

• Handle high levels or stress.
• Sit frequently.
• Lift or carry from 0 to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Walk frequently.
• Drive occasionally.
• Bend or stoop frequently.
• Use hands to push or pull occasionally.
• Fine manipulation continuously.

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