What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant position at Idaho Health Neighborhood Center?
Job description
Position Overview:
The Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant will provide comprehensive behavioral health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions, within a primary care setting. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with medical providers to improve patient outcomes, offering brief, solution-focused therapy and contributing to the development of integrated care models.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Care:
o Provide behavioral health assessments, diagnoses, and interventions for patients referred by primary care providers.
o Implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
o Screen for 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.
o Deliver brief therapy and psychoeducation to individuals, families, and groups.
Collaboration and Consultation:
o Partner with primary care providers and clinic staff to support integrated care delivery.
o Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient progress and coordinate treatment plans.
o Act as a behavioral health resource for medical staff.
Education and Advocacy:
o Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
o Advocate for comprehensive care within the healthcare system.
Documentation and Compliance:
o Effectively maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
o Effectively provide verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers in a timely manner.
o Ensure compliance with clinic policies, state licensing requirements, and ethical standards.
Program Development:
o Contribute to the design and implementation of integrated care models.
o Provide input on clinic policies and workflows to enhance behavioral health integration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Licensure:
o Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a mental health related field.
o Current, unrestricted LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT license in the state of Idaho.
Experience:
o Minimum of 2 years of behavioral health experience, preferably in a primary care or integrated care setting.
o Skilled clinician with advanced diagnostic and treatment formulation skills.
o Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing).
Skills:
o Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration in a team-based environment.
o Competence in working with diverse populations and addressing social determinants of health.
o Perform various clinical, compliance, and administrative duties required to meet various billing and medical documentation requirements.
o Ability to adapt to a dynamic clinical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
o Multi-lingual, strong emphasis on English and Spanish.
o Experience with trauma-informed care and substance use disorder treatment.
o Familiarity with integrated care principles and the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model.
Technology:
o Experience using electronic health records (EHRs).
o Strong use with Microsoft Office 365
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Company Description:
Idaho Health Neighborhood Center in Nampa, Idaho, is a patient-centered primary care clinic committed to delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare services to our community. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team as an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing behavioral health services in collaboration with our medical team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,040.00 - $99,840.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT license (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Nampa, ID 83686 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Nampa, ID 83686: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $79,040 - $99,840
