Behavioral Health Consultant

Responsibilities Provide PCP-initiated consultation services that may include differential diagnosis, screenings, psychoeducation, brief intervention, and referral for further treatment Maintain a caseload, providing individualized mental health assessments, treatment, and counseling, as appropriate Conduct behavioral health consultations with patients, including functional and strength-based assessment and diagnosis Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health center primary care staff Be immediately available to the health center staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency Complete all EMR charting within 48 hrs. as needed and required by contacted funding sources Requirements Master’s degree in a Behavioral Health discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, etc.) with a valid Illinois State Licensure as appropriate to discipline Prior work experience as a LSW or LPC in medical setting or Federally Qualified Health Center preferred Cultural competency to work in a low income, minority environment Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust of clients Demonstrates knowledge and application of behavior change, adult learning, and group process theories preferred Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural competency preferred Community resources oriented Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher, etc.) Time management skills Detailed oriented Ability to multi-task Ability to conduct individual and/or group presentations Certifications & Qualifications Illinois State Licensure #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor