With a mission of “Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare”, we are a non-profit, family practice Federally Qualified Health Center treating the whole patient with medical, dental, eye care, and behavioral health services. Our main office is located in Soldotna, AK, where the beautiful Kenai River flows through the middle of town, drawing thousands of visitors each summer, to catch world-class salmon and to enjoy the outdoors.

SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT

The Behavioral Health Consultant, as part of the primary care treatment team, identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. In addition, the Clinician will provide skill training through psychoeducation and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations. Will manage own case load and provide psychotherapy to identified clients.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling Psychology; Master of Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work; master’s or doctoral degree in psychology or related field from a regionally accredited university.
License: Maintain a current, active license with the State of Alaska as, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (preferred), Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Experience: Must possess specialized experience which involves using psychological assessments, formulating diagnosis or treatment recommendations, and providing counseling services to patients.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
• Pass a state required background and pre-hire drug test.

• Formulate behavioral health interventions appropriate to a primary care setting and assist with implementation and monitoring of treatment plans.
• Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
• Work as a team with providers to coordinate care for patients.
• Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
• Work with primary care teams to triage patients and provide referrals to specialty care behavioral health as appropriate.
• Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
• Assist in preventing relapses or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time.
• Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
• Provide targeted assessments and evaluations, including diagnostic impressions and the utilization of screening tools.
• Provide timely and succinct feedback regarding consultation findings and recommendations.
• Provide Behavioral Health consultation services as needed when BHC is not available. As a Health Coach, provide immediate high-quality behavioral health services to new and existing patients in the medical clinic through coordination with medical providers using modalities such as motivational interviewing following an “always available, always interruptible” workflow.
• Provide training and guidance to primary care and specialty providers about the role of Health Coach.
• When appropriate, coordinate and provide additional behavioral healthcare to patients after initial hand-off from primary care provider.