Pediatric Behavioral Health Consultant
Company: ERP Staffing
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Onsite
M- F 9:00-5;30 or 9:30-6:00pm no weekends
Salem, OR, US
Job description
Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides expert integrated
care to pediatric and adult patients as a member of the Primary
Care Medical Home or Specialty Care treatment team. They specialize
in brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and
interventions geared toward functional improvement. BHCs are
generalists, providing high volume services from a population-based
lens that are accessible, team-based, and a routine part of primary
care. This is a behavioral health model that is interconnected with
patients medical care and medical care team that requires
specialized training and experience with a variety of medical and
mental health concerns. In addition, this role performs high-level
consultation to physicians and other medical care team members and
contributes to a clear treatment plan for patient care. The BHC
functions effectively in a fast pace, highly productive setting
with the ability to successfully pivot from a patient facing to a
physician facing role throughout the day. The BHC thrives on being
adaptable, flexible, and able to independently function at a
consistently high level. The individual in this position must be
willing to engage in brief visits (e.g. 15- 30 mins) at a high
volume, and adept in working closely with PCPs and other team
members. Other required skills and duties are outlined below.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of
human behavior and development for assessment of patient care to
include knowledge of the use of adult and pediatric screening
instruments, as well as the ability to screen for and identify
substance abuse problems.
- Apply first line interventions in a time-limited setting for a
broad spectrum of physical and mental health problems experienced
by patients and families throughout the lifespan as presenting in
primary care (pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Family medicine
populations) or Specialty Care (ob/gyn, dermatology, cardiology,
etc.) Targets of treatment may include mental health concerns,
substance abuse concerns, adverse health behaviors (including their
contribution to chronic medical illnesses), stress-related physical
symptoms, ineffective patterns of health care utilization, and
adjustment to new and chronic medical conditions.
- Provide patient and family education effectively and
sensitively to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral
treatment plans. To include the skill and expertise to discuss
common psychotropic medications with a patient, including
indications, effects and side effects, and demonstrate the ability
to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care
physician.
- Effectively utilize electronic health record and verbal
communication to concisely communicate relevant information to
medical providers in a timely manner. Ability to concurrently
document during patient sessions. To include performance of various
clinical, compliance, and administrative duties required to meet
various billing and medical documentation requirements.
- Effectively assess for and manage suicidal and homicidal risk,
as well as concerns for child or elder abuse and neglect, using
effective and evidence-based methods (PHQ-9, Columbia Risk
Assessment). When applicable, collaborate and coordinate care with
the Crisis team, contact police and/or Child Protective Services
and communicate effectively with receiving emergency
department.
- A high level of comfort in providing consultation and training
to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental
health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
- Possess skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic
medications with a patient, including indications, effects and side
effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend
initiating medication to primary care physician.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- External Candidates must have a minimum two (2) years of
post-graduate clinical experience within an integrated care
delivery system primarily (51% or more of the time spent) providing
care as described above. Clinical experience must be within the
past five (5) year(s) OR the applicant must have completed an
integrated care training/course* within that same
time-period.
- Internal Candidates must have a minimum two (2) years of
post-graduate clinical experience within an integrated care
delivery system OR two (2) years of post-graduate applied
psychotherapy clinical experience AND the applicant must have
completed an integrated care training/course*. This experience must
be within the past five (5) year(s).
- * Integrated care training/course sample list can be provided
upon request.
Education
- Masters degree in mental health related field.
License, Certification, Registration
- This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials
from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional
Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post
hire.
- Psychologist License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR
Professional Counselor License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) within 6 months of
hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) within 6 months of
hire
- Psychologist License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington) within 6 months
of hire OR Mental Health Counselor License (Washington) within 6
months of hire OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(Washington) within 6 months of hire
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced Primary Care or
Specialty Care setting requiring the ability to manage multiple
competing demands, constantly re-prioritize, and succinctly
communicate relevant information effectively to both patients and
medical team members.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an
inter-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate current knowledge of cultural competency,
particularly related to how variables related to socioeconomic
status, race, ethnicity, and culture impact physical and emotional
health; demonstrated experience and working understanding of how
these variables may impact presentation of various concerns in
primary care settings.
- Ability and willingness to teach classes and groups relevant to
the integrated behavioral health provider role (e.g., chronic pain
management, diabetes and stress, insomnia, etc).
- Experience/training working with a population that ranges
across the life span
- Demonstrates the ability to appropriately and professionally
present a case for review by the medical home/specialty treatment
team, highlighting key clinical considerations, assessment needs,
case formulation and treatment plan recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery
system.
- Flexible, high energy level, team player, and strong interest
in health and fitness, extroverted, self-starter, interest in
larger systems issues in addition to individual patient
care.
- Masters or Doctoral degree with emphasis in Integrated
Care.
Notes:
- This position is in-person 5 days per week at the North
Lancaster Medical Office Building. This requires significant
pediatric experience.
Employee Status:
Regular
Travel:
Yes, 15 % of the Time
Job Level:
Individual Contributor
Job Type:
Standard
What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?
licensed in Oregon (LMFT, LCSW or LPC) 2 years of behavioral
health/mental health experience working in integrated care setting
within the past 5 years, or completed a training program/course in
integrated behavioral healthcare within the past 5 years Masters
degree experience working with babies, kids and adolescents
What are the nice-to-have skills?
Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system.
Flexible, high energy level, team player, and strong interest in
health and fitness, extroverted, self-starter, interest in larger
systems issues in addition to individual patient care. Masters or
Doctoral degree with emphasis in Integrated Care.
Describe how this position fits in your organization.
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides expert integrated
care to pediatric and adult patients as a member of the Primary
Care Medical Home or Specialty Care treatment team. They specialize
in brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and
interventions geared toward functional improvement. BHCs are
generalists, providing high volume services from a population-based
lens that are accessible, team-based, and a routine part of primary
care. This is a behavioral health model that is interconnected with
patients medical care and medical care team that requires
specialized training and experience with a variety of medical and
mental health concerns. In addition, this role performs high-level
consultation to physicians and other medical care team members and
contributes to a clear treatment plan for patient care. The BHC
functions effectively in a fast pace, highly productive setting
with the ability to successfully pivot from a patient facing to a
physician facing role throughout the day. The BHC thrives on being
adaptable, flexible, and able to independently function at a
consistently high level. The individual in this position must be
willing to engage in brief visits (e.g. 15- 30 mins) at a high
volume, and adept in working closely with PCPs and other team
members. Other required skills and duties are outlined below.
What is exciting about this opportunity? Please include team and
company culture.
all patient facing no caseload
Is there additional variable compensation?
license reimbursement $4,200/yr towards CEU costs annual 2%
increases loan forgiveness pension plan Full benefits!
There is a possibility for sponsorship.
No
There is equity in this position.
Yes
Is relocation available?
No
Is this a new position, or a backfill?
New Position
This position has direct reports.
No
Work hours are flexible.
No
Keywords: ERP Staffing, Salem , Pediatric Behavioral Health Consultant, Healthcare , Salem, Oregon
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