Location: Seattle,WA, USA
** $5,000 Sign-on Bonus **Purpose The primary care behavioral health consultant (BHC) provides behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary primary care medical team. The BHC works with the other health care providers at their clinic to identify and manage patients with mental health, substance use, and health behavior concerns. Activities include the provision of evidence-based behavioral interventions, real-time consultation with providers, and brief behavioral health assessments. The BHC works in partnership with other team members to increase patient access to behavioral health and substance abuse services and achieve Neighborcare's Mission, Guiding Principles and Goals.Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18+ days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! This position is eligible for the Staff Referral Program. In this position you will:Provide high quality, culturally sensitive health services that are in line with organizational productivity expectationsProvide brief behavioral health assessment and intervention services for patients across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults) who present with a broad range of psychopathology, substance misuse, and health compromising behaviors contributing to chronic medical conditionsProvide services in a manner consistent with the Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultant Model of integration, including same day access, team-based care, and a flexible, population-based approach to careProvide care to a subset of patients using strategies from the Collaborative Care integration approach, including the use of a panel management database and consultation with a psychiatric providerProvide screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) to reduce the unhealthy use of alcohol and other substancesMaintain a balance in daily schedule of same-day access to BH services, and a caseload of scheduled followup patients. Support PCPs and consulting psychiatric providers with regard to psychiatric medications, including basic patient education and helping to monitor adherence, side effects and effectivenessWork with the primary care team to refer patients to community mental health centers when appropriate, and support patients during transitionFacilitate time-limited behavioral therapy groups, including psycho-education and skill-building. Maintain patient electronic medical charts in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, including appropriate use of Disclosure/Consent forms, documentation completed within 72 hours of visit, and accurate use of CPT codingAttend meetings as directed by supervisors. Work in cooperation with other behavioral health staff, including peer consultation and information sharing.Work with clinic reception and other support staff to maximize patient access to behavioral health services.Coordinate care with staff at community mental health centers to facilitate exchange of information on services and shared patientsRequired qualifications for this position include:Graduate degree (doctoral or masters) in a clinical mental health field2+ years of relevant experience; experience providing behavioral health care in a team- based medical settingFull, active, and unrestricted mental health license in Washington State and are able to independently bill for services. License types accepted are Psychologist or Licensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerOur MissionThe mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.About our Service CommitmentsOur service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients.We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other.You may learn more about our service commitments here, patientsServing each otherA warm welcomeCaringRespectWorking togetherTrusting RelationshipAbout usFor 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia!Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve.We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community. Compensation The wage range for this position is a minimum $44.88/hour up to $62.27/hour maximumCompensation will be determined based on years of relevant experienceUnion:YesFull job description will be provided during the interview process.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)