Behavioral Health Consultant- PhD Full Time

Basic Purpose of the Job

Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs) will operate as a core part of a primary care team in one of our clinics (Knoxville locations and surrounding area) utilizing the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of care.

BHC’s will work closely with Primary Care Providers to provide brief focused assessment and intervention on a variety of presenting concerns, effective communication with team members, and efficient documentation.

In addition to clinical activities, BHC’s may have the opportunity to provide supervision to psychology trainees. BHC’s offer a flexible approach to behavioral health delivery, which increases access to behavioral health services.

REPORTS TO: Vice President-Patient Care Services and Chief Medical Officer

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Doctorate Required

PhD or PsyD in psychology with appropriate focus on child, adolescent, or early development, including completion of an internship in an APA or CPA accredited psychology program

Minimum Work Experience

• Post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology or integrated healthcare is preferred but not required. Prior pediatric experience required
• Required Licenses/Certifications for position
• Licensed Psychologist

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate and effectively communicate with varying levels of staff.
• Work cooperatively and flexibly in role within a multi-disciplinary team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete paid BHC on-boarding training to increase Knowledge of PCBH model of care and BHC role within ETCH.
• Provide brief behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions with children and their family.
• Maintain a presence in the clinic and be available for same day and scheduled consultations with PCP referred patients.
• Participate as an active member of the primary care team.
• Be available for brief discussions with PCP (“curbside consults”) during scheduled clinic times.
• Conduct risk and safety assessments when needed.
• Offer concise, practical recommendations to support primary care decision-making.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, etc.
• Document assessment, interventions, and treatment plans clearly and promptly in patient records.

Attend clinic meetings, including ETCH-BHC, office staff, and treatment team meeting. Clinical schedule will be appropriately blocked for all meetings.

• Operational Excellence/Quality
• Complete paid BHC onboarding training program.
• Provides brief assessment and ongoing focused behavioral health treatment to the primary care population being served.
• Delivers effective consultation-liaison services to primary care providers.
• Participates in providing training and in-service education for East TN Children's Hospital staff.
• Supervises and engages in clinical teaching with psychology trainees.
• Human Resource (Team Behaviors)
• Remains knowledgeable and up to date on relevant research and empirically validated clinical practice through attendance and participation at continuing education events.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.

Financial Stewardship

• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities in a way that utilizes time efficiently.
• Sets goals and objectives
• Develops realistic action plans based on goals and objectives

Compensation

• Receive competitive compensation aligned with your expertise and past experiences.
• Opportunity to participate in a robust health insurance package that supports physical and mental wellness.
• Financial and time support for continuing education opportunities and career growth support.
• Joining a workplace culture that encourages/focuses on the growth of employees.

Physical Requirements

Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference every day.