Behavioral Health Consultant - Cayuga Primary Care - Tompkins St.

About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

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Summary

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) serves as a vital member of Cayuga Integrated Behavioral Health (CIBH), an innovative and growing service within Cayuga Medical Associates.

The BHC will work in close collaboration with other members of the CIBH team to expand access to high-quality mental health services to CMA's primary care population using a blended Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) and Collaborative Care (CoCM) approach.

We are looking for individuals with a passion for caring for others and a willingness to be creative in an emerging program that supports our community's mental health.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are looking for a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/Behavioral Health Consultant OR Licensed Psychologist/Behavioral Health Consultant to work in close concert with patients' medical providers and the integrated team to offer rapid access to brief mental and behavioral health assessment and intervention to help meet defined patient care goals:

Training in one of the following fields (New York State licensure required): Clinical or Medical Social Work Clinical or Counseling Psychology Pediatric experience/interest is preferred, although not required.

• Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced medical environments as a member of a dynamic care team.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.

Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as working knowledge of differential diagnosis for these conditions.

Working knowledge of evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders (e. g., motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.).

Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders that is within appropriate scope of primary care.

• Ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, when appropriate.
• Ability to work with patients by telephone / telehealth as well as in person.
• Familiarity with using electronic medical record systems.

Training and / or experience in integrated behavioral health care (especially PCBH and CoCM) is a plus, but training in these care models will be provided for candidates without this specific background.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• OR
• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

No minimum post-degree/post-licensure experience required; on the job training in the clinical service delivery model will be offered

Physical Requirements

sitting: 70% standing: 30% reaching: 80% bending: 10% lifting: must be able to lift 40 lb

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements

Onsite: 260 Tompkins St. Cortland, NY.

Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Pay Range Disclosure

$34.76 - $52.00 per hour plus benefits.

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.