Part Time Float Behavioral Health Consultant (58624)

National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc.
  • Phoenix, AZ
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    • Participate in weekly supervision.
    • Completes comprehensive individualized assessments that identify psychosocial factors important to management of physical health problems including any psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, environmental, interpersonal, mental health and/or substance use issues.
    • Utilizes screening tools as necessary to identify appropriate levels of care. Screening tools include ASAM, DAST, AUDIT, PHQ-9, GAD-7 and other evidenced based tools as appropriate.
    • Coordinates within the multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered treatment plans to improve health and wellness that include the following: Clinical summary and recommendations, measurable goals and objectives.
    • Monitors patient progress towards identified goals and objectives.
    • Provides evidence-based interventions as needed: Motivational interviewing, problem solving training, coping skills training, relaxation/mindfulness techniques, cognitive restructuring, teaching impulse control skills, psychoeducation and communication skills training. Interventions may be delivered individually or in group setting.
    • Provides brief interventions and short-term counseling using appropriate modalities for patients with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addiction and other concerns as needed.
    • Works with patients in crisis by providing rapid intervention, risk assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, and coordination of care.
    • Supports existing connections to established mental health and substance use treatment services.
    • Connects patient to community agencies that address needs of people who experience homelessness.
    • Serves as team content expert on behavioral changes, substance use issues and community resources.
    • Completes all required documentation within the time frame defined by organization expectations.
    • Maintains strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals in line with local, state and federal statutes and organizational policies.
    • Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities,
    • Attend relevant and required meetings (both internal and external) trainings, and community events.
    • Receives clinical guidance as needed.
    • Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
    • Maintains current knowledge and skills of all computer programs being used in the agency.
    • Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with clients, families, and other personnel.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhoenix, AZ

    Skills

    • Behavioral Healthunmatched
    • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Homeless Servicesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched

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