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Licensed Behavioral Health Professional at The Staff Pad
Helena, Montana, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Behavioral Health, Crisis Management, Patient Education, Assessment, Collaboration, Care Plans, Monitoring Progress, Screening Tools, Professional Billing, Risk Assessment, Consultation, Training, Patient Engagement, Substance Use, Mental Health, Chronic Conditions

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description
Behavioral Health Professional – Licensed (Team Care Behavioral Health) Location: Helena, MT Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an integral member of the primary care team, providing brief, evidence-based, solution-focused behavioral health services. The BHP supports patients with mental health, substance use, chronic conditions, and life stressors through short, focused appointments (15–30 minutes), delivered in-person, via telehealth, or by phone. The role emphasizes functional restoration, patient empowerment, and collaboration with the primary care team to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care. Key Responsibilities: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, and level-of-care determination. Provide brief therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and patient/family education. Maintain a minimum of 4 patient contacts per day (after 6 months). Collaborate with primary care providers to develop and implement care plans. Monitor patient progress, using standardized screening tools, and communicate updates to the care team. Complete professional billing accurately and timely for behavioral health services. Assess and manage suicidal, homicidal, or abuse risk; coordinate with crisis teams or authorities as needed. Support population health outreach and proactive patient engagement. Provide consultation and training to primary care staff on behavioral health and substance use topics. Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling. Experience: 1–3 years clinical experience, preferably in primary care. Licensure/Certification: Montana LCSW or LCPC license required; BLS required; credentialing with payors within 3 months of hire.
Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Professional conducts assessments and provides brief therapeutic interventions to support patients with mental health and substance use issues. They collaborate with primary care providers to develop care plans and monitor patient progress.