Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

38 Paid Days Off Each Year!! Plus CME Paid Time!!

Location:
- Belmont Cragin Health Center - 5635 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) or Brief Intervention Therapist (BIT) works in the primary care clinic as a regular care team member and delivers evidence-based, short term interventions for a wide variety of behavioral issues in patients of all ages. The BHC works closely with primary care providers and other medical staff to ensure comprehensive, holistic care of patients by addressing mental health needs, substance misuse, and medical concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assessments and interventions to patients in the primary care clinic for any health problem influenced by behavior.
• Is available for same day and scheduled behavioral change visits with patients, but attempts to see all referred patients on the same day (if in clinic when the patient is referred).
• Maintains a visible presence to the PCPs during clinic operating hour and is available for “curbside” consultation (a brief interaction between the BHC and a PCP) by being in the clinic or available by phone or Athena text.
• Regularly uses strategies to grow the breadth and productivity of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) service.
• Assists in the development of clinical pathway programs, group medical appointments, classes, and behavior-focused practice protocols.
• Identifies, reviews, and modifies educational materials for literacy level and cultural appropriateness (under appropriate supervision).
• Provides assistance as needed to the PCPs and team for behaviorally-focused tasks and provides PCPs with same-day feedback on initial patient encounters.
• Coordinates care with specialty mental health providers as needed.
• Facilitates and assists with referrals to specialty MH/SA services, as needed
• Completes clinical notes and other necessary paperwork within 72 hours of visit completion.
• Educates PCPs and the team in basic strategies for working with behavioral issues in patients.
• Attends required meetings regularly, including the Provider and Site meetings.
• Meets the productivity goal of 1200 annual billable visits within 1 year of starting with PrimeCareHealth as a BHC. If not meeting this goal, actively deploys strategies to get to goal.

Required Skills or Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.
• Highly skilled in providing behavioral health services with past experience working with a wide range of ages and presenting issues.
• Knowledge and interest in providing short term behavioral interventions.
• Interest in the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model: -edition/
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in the use of an electronic health record.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology
• Active Illinois LCSW, LCPC or Psy.D./Ph.D active licensure strongly preferred. Active Illinois LSW or LPC licensure considered
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a behavioral health provider in a health care setting preferred, with preference for primary care
• 1 evening per week required.
• Strongly preferred bilingual in English/Polish

Benefits

• Eligibility for NHSC Loan Repayment or State Loan Repayment programs
• 27 days of PTO each year, accrued each pay period
• 3 personal days
• 1 floating holiday
• 7 paid holidays
• $1,500 annual CME allowance and 3 days of CME time
• FTCA Coverage (no external malpractice or tail coverage required)
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage available the 1st of the month following 30 days
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Discretionary 403(b) match and profit sharing after meeting service requirements
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accident & critical illness coverage
• Pet insurance

Salary

All wages are based on relevant years of experience, time since completing a master's degree in the related fields, and/or licensure. The minimum rate is the wage that a new master's degree graduate earns.

PrimeCare Community Health is part of the National Health Service Corps, as such, you would be able to participate in their Loan Repayment Program. For more information, please visit their website at -scholarships

In accordance with Illinois Executive order 2021-20 (COVID-19 No.87) effective on August 26, 2021, in conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are now a requirement for PrimeCare Community Health as well as many other Healthcare Organizations. Proof of full vaccination is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human Resources when the offer is extended.

PrimeCare Health is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants . T herefore, PrimeCare does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.

Job Tags

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