What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist position at CHI?
Overview
From primary to specialty care as well as walk-in and virtual services CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.
CHI Health has an immediate opportunity for a Behavioral Health Specialist - Millard outpatient clinic
We understand you have personal responsibilities outside of your profession and also care about your well-being.
With you in mind, we offer the following benefits to support your work/life balance:
Responsibilities
Experience
Prefer two to three years of post license experience in a mental health/addiction recovery or related field. Experience with Health Psychology desirable.
Education/Licensure
Masters degree in Counseling or other related Behavioral Health Field. Acceptable licenses: LISW, LIMHP, PhD, PsyD.
Pay Range
$30.16 - $35.87 /hour
From primary to specialty care as well as walk-in and virtual services CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.
CHI Health has an immediate opportunity for a Behavioral Health Specialist - Millard outpatient clinic
We understand you have personal responsibilities outside of your profession and also care about your well-being.
With you in mind, we offer the following benefits to support your work/life balance:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Direct Primary Plan (No copay, no deductible, and access to CHI Health provider 24/7)
- Premium Access to our Family Care Program supporting your needs for childcare, pet care, and/or adult dependent care
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible spending accounts
Responsibilities
- Assists the primary care physicians in recognizing, treating and managing mental health, substance use, and psychosocial issues.
- Contribute and participate as a member of the primary care team.
- Provide consultation and education/training to the primary care providers and staff to enhance their skill and effectiveness in treating mental health problems.
- Provide brief, focused interventions for clients in need of mental health and substance use services within the primary care setting.
- Advise and assist the primary care provider about the best place of service for patients with mental health/chemical dependency problems, either in the primary care setting or referral to specialty treatment.
- Conduct brief screening or intake interviews to determine diagnoses and functional assessment to work with primary care physician to create and implement integrated care plans.
- Provide crisis intervention services when required.
- Assist in detection of high risk patients and develop collaborative plans to prevent worsening of conditions.
- Work in conjunction with primary care provider, where indicated, to effect behavioral changes in patients with, or at risk for, physical disorders/medical conditions to help them make healthier lifestyle choices
Experience
Prefer two to three years of post license experience in a mental health/addiction recovery or related field. Experience with Health Psychology desirable.
Education/Licensure
Masters degree in Counseling or other related Behavioral Health Field. Acceptable licenses: LISW, LIMHP, PhD, PsyD.
Pay Range
$30.16 - $35.87 /hour
Salary : $30 - $36
