Behavioral Health Consultant (Flagstaff, AZ)

North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dental, Physical Therapy, and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population throughout northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an inclusive culture. We treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States while supporting North Country's mission. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency, our medical education programs, and our passionate team.

Behavioral Health Consultant in Flagstaff, AZ

Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) to work in outpatient, primary health clinic in Flagstaff, AZ. BHC will provide brief behavioral interventions to patients with chronic conditions and implement the Behavioral Health Integration program, which is focused on providing brief interventions for medical diagnoses. The person in this position will also oversee and implement group medical appointments within the primary care setting.

BHC will engage in "warm hand-offs" from providers and brief follow-up, as indicated. In addition, BHC will provide brief interventions with patients identified with as having substance misuse problems. Motivational interviewing experience preferred. Candidate must be licensed as an independent behavioral health provider in Arizona.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating medically related behavioral health and psychosocial problems by performing "on-demand" consultations and evaluations during clinic hours.
• Implement the Behavioral Health Integration grant scope of work, which includes implementing SBIRT screening, evidence based practices, and brief interventions in a medical setting.
• Assist adult, family, child, and adolescent populations to identify and adhere to self-management goals focused on improving health outcomes.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, provider meetings, billing meetings and planning activities as appropriate.
• Assist with smooth transition between primary care provider and specialty mental health and/or community resources as appropriate.
• Complete patient charting in the electronic health record system.
• Assist in preventing relapse or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time.

Education and Experience:

• PhD in Psychology or Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Two years of behavioral health experience.
• Experience in a medical setting and with underserved or diverse populations preferred.
• Comfort in working with primary care medical providers using a consultative style.
• Some travel required.
• Substance abuse counseling preferred.
• Spanish speaking strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology preferred.

Licenses

Current Arizona licensure as Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance /li>
• Flexible spending account or HSA
• 401K with company match (immediately vested)
• Sign on bonus available Short & long term disability insurance, life insurance
• 25 days paid time off (20 vacation,5 sick) plus 6 federal holidays
• One week paid time off for CEU along with a $2,000 CEU reimbursement
• Loan repayment eligible up to twenty five thousand dollars / yr
• FTCA Medical malpractice provided
• Professional fees paid: state license, board certification, membership dues up to $500 annually.
• Peer Mentorship includes Northern Arizona mountain region of Coconino, Navajo, Apache, and Mohave counties.

North Country HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Salary : $500