Behavioral Health Consultant

Company: Burrell Behavioral Health
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description:

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT

Behavioral Crisis Center - Springfield, Missouri

Full Time, Sun-Thur 7am-3pm

Join our innovative Behavioral Crisis Center in Springfield, Missouri as a Full-Time Behavioral Health Consultant and be a part of a cutting-edge approach to mental health and substance use treatment. With a focus on rapid access and collaboration with primary care physicians, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who need it most. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to join a passionate team and take your career to the next level!

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) as part of the medical team in the primary care environment

Provide routine consultations with providers and brief 15-30 minute assessments and interventions with patients referred from PCPs for same-day warm hand-offs and follow-up care

Administer evidence-based interventions to promote positive health behaviors for overall health and address immediate needs related to psychological health

Assess patient safety and screen for behavioral health disorders

Provide clear and concise feedback to providers, describing action plans and establishing plans for follow-up

Facilitate integrated patient care by working collaboratively with medical teams

Educate medical teams on identification and treatment of behavioral health concerns

Support referrals to specialty mental health services as needed

Promote positive working relationships between medical partners and Burrell Behavioral Health

Qualifications:

Must possess at least a Master's degree in a Human Services field.

Must be licensed in Missouri as a Professional Counselor (LPC), a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist (PhD/PsyD/LP).

Provisional licensure (PLPC, LMSW, or PLP) may be considered.

Applicants should have an interest in and/or experience with brief interventions, team-based care, a wide variety of psychiatric, substance abuse and behavioral medicine problems, and diverse populations.

BHC

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH

LPC

LCSW

LMSW

PLPC

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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