Behavioral Health Consultant

Behavioral Health Consultant

Department: Therapy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lebanon - Lynn Street

Reporting To: Tori Gelbach

Compensation: $36.29 - $39.29 / hour

Description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $1,000.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we're excited to have you be a part of our mission!

Support Whole-Person Wellness as a Behavioral Health Consultant

As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you'll partner with primary care teams to provide integrated, person-centered support that addresses both mental and physical health. You'll help patients set goals, navigate barriers, and access the resources they need to achieve lasting wellness.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborative care, thrives on variety in their work, and is passionate about improving health outcomes through behavioral interventions and patient support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote consultation to patients and primary care providers on a range of health concerns, including mental health, chronic conditions, and wellness management
• Administer and interpret screening tools, and assist patients with goal setting and readiness for change using motivational interviewing
• Identify barriers to treatment or medication adherence and support patients in overcoming them
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups on self-management of health concerns
• Conduct brief crisis interventions and safety planning as needed
• Maintain accurate client records, communicate regularly with healthcare team members, and provide referrals to additional behavioral health or social services
• Collaborate with Nurse Care Managers and other team members to address care gaps and quality metrics
• Stay current on therapeutic techniques, best practices, and program admission/utilization criteria
• Provide licensure supervision and perform utilization review activities as assigned
• Attend required trainings and maintain productivity expectations

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology required

QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• At least one (1) year of supervised experience treating mental health and behavioral issues related to chronic medical conditions required
• Working knowledge of DSM-5 preferred

QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Must hold Missouri licensure under one of the following: PLPC, PLMFT, LMSW, or full licensure in the state of Missouri

You'll Be a Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare settings
• Enjoy coaching and supporting patients to achieve meaningful, sustainable changes
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Are adaptable, organized, and able to manage both scheduled and unscheduled patient needs
• Believe in whole-person care and are committed to improving wellness for all individuals

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