Behavioral Health Consultant

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) serves as a vital member of Cayuga Integrated Behavioral Health (CIBH), an innovative and growing service within Cayuga Medical Associates. The BHC will work in close collaboration with other members of the CIBH team to expand access to high-quality mental health services to CMA's primary care population using a blended Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) and Collaborative Care (CoCM) approach. We are looking for individuals with a passion for caring for others and a willingness to be creative in an emerging program that supports our community's mental health We are looking for a NewYork State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/BehavioralHealth Consultant OR Licensed Psychologist/Behavioral Health Consultant to work in close concert with patients' medical providers and the integrated team to offer rapid access to brief mental and behavioral health assessment and intervention to helpmeet defined patient care goals: Training in one of the following fields(NewYorkState licensure required): Clinical or Medical Social Work Clinical or CounselingPsychology Pediatric experience/interest is preferred, although not required. Flexibility to adapttofast-paced medical environments as a member of a dynamic care team. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting. Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other membersof the care team. Experiencewithassessmentandtreatmentplanningfor common mental healthand/or substance use disorders, as well as workingknowledgeofdifferentialdiagnosisfortheseconditions. Workingknowledgeofevidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventionsforcommon mental health disorders(e.g., motivational interviewing, problem‑solving treatment, behavioral activation, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.). Basicknowledgeofpsychopharmacologyforcommonmentalhealthdisordersthatiswithin appropriate scopeofprimarycare. Abilitytoeffectivelyengagepatientsinatherapeuticrelationship,whenappropriate. Abilitytoworkwithpatientsbytelephone /telehealthas well asinperson. Familiaritywithusingelectronicmedicalrecordsystems. Trainingand/orexperienceinintegratedbehavioralhealthcare(especially PCBHandCoCM)isaplus,buttraininginthesecaremodelswillbeprovidedforcandidateswithoutthisspecificbackground. Required Skills and Experience: Master's DegreeinSocialWork OR Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology #J-18808-Ljbffr