Behavioral Health Consultant

As a requirement for this posting, candidates must be fluent in both English and Spanish. LMSW or LPC-A is required.

About Church Health

As a faith-based health care not-for-profit, Church Health believes in caring for one another as we’d all like to be cared for. That’s why we commit every day to making the highest quality health care accessible to more Memphians, especially those facing social and economic challenges—so we can all live our lives with dignity, vitality and joy.

With services that span all ages, including the youngest of us, and that treat the whole person, we make it possible for more Memphians to live fully. Today, with the support of our partners, volunteers and donors, we conduct an average of 60,000 patient visits a year in Memphis and serve as a model for countless communities across the nation.

Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports to: Director, Behavioral Health

Classification: Regular, Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Work location: Onsite

Starting Salary: $55,710 - $65,542

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) operates on the medical team utilizing an integrated model of care. Acting as a generalist, the BHC sees patients of all ages and with wide ranging medical, behavioral and mental health conditions. As a fully integrated member of the primary care team, the BHC provides episodic behavioral health services and interventions to a high volume of patients. The BHC may also provide traditional therapy as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prioritize and provide on-demand visits as well as scheduled visits with patients – adhering to the norm of a fast-paced primary care environment.
• Utilize therapeutic modalities that match the fast-paced primary care environment such as behavioral and cognitive behavioral modalities, solution focused brief therapy, and motivational interviewing.
• Coordination of care – provide consultation to and coordination of care for patients with medical clinic staff. Identify, triage, and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health services, and other services as needed.
• Evaluate patients in crisis situations (such as those experiencing suicidal or homicidal ideation) to determine appropriate course of intervention and execute referrals as necessary.
• Document clinical progress and maintain accurate, timely records in accordance with state regulations and HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with the treatment team, including physicians and other counselors, to ensure holistic care.
• Participate in required training and professional development opportunities.
• Engage in supervision and peer support groups to foster continuous learning and improvement.
• Provide traditional therapy to behavioral health patients as needed.
• May provide clinical supervision to graduate practicum students and/or interns.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills, cultural competence.
• Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions across the life span.
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral/written with a broad base of stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and confidentiality required.
• Experience working with populations diverse in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing mental health care.
• Moderate level of desktop computer skills to include the O365 productivity software suite.
• Working knowledge of EHR systems and data entry.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree: A graduate-level degree in a relevant field is required.
• LMSW or LPC-MHSP (temp) is required.
• Obtaining Tennessee Clinical Licensure in designated field (LCSW or LPC) within two (2) years of hire is required.
• 1-3 years of experience.? Benefits Package

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Match
• FSA/HSA Options
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Commitment to Diversity

At Church Health, we are committed to diversity, striving to create a staff that reflects the diverse communities with which we work. We seek individuals of all backgrounds to join our team.