Behavioral Health Consultant

Description

Bring Behavioral Health and Primary Care Together

Are you a licensed behavioral health professional who believes that mental and physical health are deeply connected? At Christ Community Health Services Augusta, you can use your clinical expertise to help patients overcome challenges, improve their well-being, and access compassionate, whole-person care.

We are seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Consultant to join our integrated care team and provide evidence-based behavioral health services to patients in a primary care setting. Using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, you will collaborate directly with medical providers to identify behavioral health concerns, develop practical treatment strategies, and help patients take meaningful steps toward improved health.

From supporting patients experiencing anxiety and depression to helping individuals navigate complex trauma and other behavioral health challenges, your work will make a difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the Augusta community.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence, collaborative care, and serving others with compassion and purpose, we invite you to join our team!
Who We Are

Christ Community Health Services Augusta is a growing, community- and faith-based nonprofit organization providing affordable, quality primary health care throughout a ten-county region of Georgia and South Carolina.

Our Mission: To proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and to demonstrate His love by providing affordable, quality primary health care to the underserved.

Our Vision: In response to God's grace, we desire to be a part of the redemptive work of Christ to the economically, socially, and spiritually impoverished communities of Augusta, Georgia.

As a federally qualified health center, CCH operates four medical clinics and a dental clinic strategically located in urban Augusta neighborhoods. We serve patients experiencing medical, economic, and transportation barriers, accepting patients with no insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans.

Our integrated services include:

• Adult and pediatric primary care
• Integrated behavioral health
• Family dentistry
• Physical therapy
• HIV and chronic disease care management
• Laboratory services
• Prescription assistance
• Specialty referrals

At CCH, we believe caring for the whole person means addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our team works collaboratively to provide accessible, compassionate care that reflects the love of Christ and strengthens the communities we serve.
What You'll Do

As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will provide brief, focused behavioral health services in collaboration with primary care providers. You will help patients address behavioral and psychosocial concerns, develop practical strategies for improving their well-being, and connect with additional resources when needed.

Clinical Assessment & Behavioral Health Care

• Provide behavioral health assessments, counseling, therapy, patient education, and individualized treatment planning through brief, consultative sessions consistent with the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model.
• Support patients experiencing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and other behavioral health concerns within your professional scope of practice.
• Apply evidence-based behavioral interventions and practical treatment strategies tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
• Help patients identify barriers to wellness and develop strategies that support positive behavioral changes and improved functioning.

Integrated Care & Clinical Collaboration

• Partner with primary care providers to assess behavioral health concerns, address psychosocial challenges, evaluate care plans, and determine appropriate next steps.
• Collaborate with patients, families, medical providers, and other professionals to coordinate care and promote whole-person wellness.
• Consult with primary care providers regarding behavioral health strategies, treatment recommendations, and appropriate referrals.
• Coordinate with external agencies and community resources when additional services or specialized support are needed.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to mental health emergencies, communicating effectively with the care team and following established protocols.

Documentation & Clinical Operations

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of assessments, interventions, treatment plans, and patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Balance direct patient care with documentation requirements and other clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Follow organizational policies, professional standards, and established clinical pathways and protocols.
• Support effective communication and teamwork across the primary care and behavioral health departments.

Clinical Education & Professional Development

• Provide supervision and support to students, interns, and trainees as assigned.
• Contribute to a collaborative learning environment that supports clinical development and effective integrated care.
• Maintain familiarity with the PCBH model and evidence-based practices relevant to behavioral health in primary care.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and clinically skilled professional who is committed to helping patients improve their behavioral health and overall quality of life.

Required Qualifications

• Current Georgia licensure as one of the following:
• • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology.

Skills & Professional Attributes

• A genuine commitment to CCH's mission, vision, and core values.
• A compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered approach to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and its application in an integrated primary care setting.
• Familiarity with clinical pathways, protocols, and evidence-based behavioral health practices in primary care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, medical providers, and other professionals.
• The ability to respond promptly to mental health emergencies and communicate effectively to support patient safety.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and other computer-based applications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• A commitment to teamwork, professional integrity, and continuous learning.