Behavioral Health Consultant

at  Center for Family Health

$1000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

We currently have an open position for a Behavioral Health Consultant. This is a salary, exempt full-time position.
The Center for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Jackson, Michigan. We are a multi-specialty clinic with practitioners specializing in the areas of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and
Ob/Gyn. Our agency has expanded greatly over the years and now has our medical, dental, pharmacy and support services as well as four school-based health centers in the Jackson area. For more information on the Center for Family Health go to www.centerforfamilyhealth.org.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have master’s in social work (with limited or full license), or hold a licensed professional counselor license.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Social Work preferred.
• Must have BLS certification or the ability to attain one.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental and behavioral conditions.
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
• High level of comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style.
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates understanding and appreciation for the diversity of CFH patients and CFH employees.
• Stress management.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality regarding patient information.
  Center for Family Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics

• Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental health disorders and psychosocial problems.
• Provide therapy services in individual, family, and group sessions as well as crisis intervention.
• Complete and document mental health screening and assessment.
• Develop a treatment plan with the patient’s participation and continually assess for appropriateness.
• Provide clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessment and treatment plans.
• Work cooperatively with primary care team members and the family in the provision of services to meet the goals developed in the Treatment Plan.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all therapy and health coaching sessions, significant incident occurrences, and phone conversations.
• Provide assessment, brief intervention, consultation, and education with an emphasis on behavioral and lifestyle management through use of clinical and motivational interviewing skills.
• Supports patients in developing self-management skills and in adopting positive behavior changes.
• Identifies and addresses barriers to patient’s ability to follow medical treatment plan.
• Refer for additional or alternative services, when indicated, and assist patients to arrange for services to follow through on recommendations.
• Lead patient education and support groups.
• Works collaboratively with clinical staff on pertinent issues and coordinates patient care.
• Participate in peer review by performing peer audits and meeting audit requirements.
• Participate and engage in case consultation meetings.
• Engage in QI initiatives.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions