Integrated BH/Primary Care Provider: Join a Leading FQHC: Sunshine, Loan Repayment & Accredited Patient-Centered Medical Home

El Rio Health seeks Licensed Behavioral Health Professionals to join our outpatient primary care team providing care for El Rio patients our various 14 locations in Tucson, AZ.

· Maintains close collaboration with medical leaders in Adult, Family Practice, OB/GYN, Midwifery, and Pediatrics, Nursing, and clinic operations through attending regular and targeted meetings to ensure there is active communication about services and strategic plans.

· Provides a range of services inclusive of primary care behavioral health, crisis management, and coordination of care to patients as part of the integrated health team.

· Provides focused quality clinical services as appropriate to model of care, clinic setting, and patient’s presenting health and behavioral concerns. Range of services may include:

o Consultation.

o Health Behavior/Crisis Assessment and Intervention.

o Coordination of care related to life stressors, acute and/or chronic medical health conditions, acute and/or severe mental health conditions, substance use problems, motivational barriers to healthy lifestyle, and/or other identifiable behavioral health concerns.

o Provide bridge mental health services as needed for patients awaiting Specialty Behavioral Health services.

· Provides appropriate recommendations to medical providers, patients, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, as necessary.

· Assess patients mental/behavioral health related conditions utilizing DSM, PHQ-9, and other relevant screening tools and diagnostics for the purposes of consultation and treatment planning where and when appropriate to the model of care.

· Cultivates education and self-management skills to targeted populations with comorbid medical and mental health conditions, chronic medical disease, behavioral health concerns, and other health related conditions that impact biopsychosocial health and functioning.

· Promotes smooth interface between medicine and behavioral health care throughout the organization through collaborative relationship building, efficiency with patient flow and “warm hand-offs “, accessibility to medical providers, brief consultations with providers and staff, and adherence to scope of practice limitations given the population-based approach while providing expeditious feedback to referring medical providers.

· Provides on-site crisis assessment, triage and intervention while coordinating with community based behavioral health organizations, local hospitals, and public safety officials.

· Maintains accurate electronic patient records while remaining in compliance with all HIPAA, documentation, billing, coding, and procedures for the range of services delivered within Primary Care Behavioral Health and Behavioral Health Specialty Care models of care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.50 - $44.29 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

El Rio offers a supportive, integrated healthcare environment with a strong emphasis on community care and provider well-being.

We're pleased to provide additional information about El Rio Health, Arizona's largest Community Health Center and the 16th largest Federally Qualified Health Center in the United States.

Here's what sets us apart:

1. Palpable Culture: Imagine walking into a workplace where genuine smiles greet you at every turn. Our atmosphere buzzes with camaraderie and mutual respect, fostering collaboration among diverse colleagues.
2. Comprehensive Care: With 14 locations serving over 128,000 patients annually, we offer integrated services under one roof, allowing you to make a significant impact on community health. On-site integrated services include:
1. Pharmacy
2. Nutrition
3. Laboratory
4. Imaging – Xray & Mammography
5. Behavioral Health
6. Dentistry
7. Primary Care
8. Midwifery Services
9. Ob/Gyn
10. Pediatrics
11. Physical Therapy
12. Addiction Treatment
13. HIV/Aids
14. Breastfeeding Support
15. Teen & Young Adult Services
3. 14 gorgeous and expansive locations, all including accredited level medical home environments.
4. Professional Growth: Our program includes 9 residency programs with various teaching opportunities from preceptor to faculty
5. Work-Life Balance: The only FQHC within the US accredited with “Joy of Medicine.” We prioritize your well-being with features like the AI scribing, Provider Engagement Funds, Calm App subscriptions, and Wellness Council led by our Chief Wellness Officer.
6. Cutting-Edge Technology: Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices.
7. Loan Repayment: Access various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.
8. Benefits: El Rio Health offers a generous time off package, providing new employees with an impressive 6 weeks of paid time off in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
9. Accreditations: We're recognized by the Joint Commission, NCQA, and the Joy of Medicine.

We invite you to explore how El Rio Health can be the perfect launchpad for your medical career. To learn more or discuss opportunities, please apply and we can hold a brief and low-pressure conversation.