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So Others Might Eat/ SOME

Behavioral Health Consultant - #100135

So Others Might Eat/ SOME, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation:

We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The salary range for this position is $95,160.00 to $100,638.72 and may be commensurate with experience.

Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC)

is an embedded member of the primary care team who utilizes the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model to deliver same-day, brief behavioral health assessments and interventions for patients referred by Medical, Behavioral Health Services (BHS), and other SOME programs.

The BHC

facilitates warm handoffs, promotes whole-person, integrated care across Medical, Dental, and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment programs, and provides consultative support to clinicians to improve population health outcomes.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and brief interventions for behavioral health conditions in primary care in accordance with the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Model

Accept same-day referrals from medical providers

Utilize evidence-based interventions to assist clients in creating behavior change plans

Follow up with patients when appropriate, or recommend follow-up with PCP

Train new medical providers on the use of the PCBH model

Coordinate and communicate with medical staff regarding patient care

Document, track, and report on BHC interventions, including pre- and post-measures of patient wellness whenever possible

Provide training and supervision to interns in the PCBH model as assigned; provide clinical supervision to social work interns and LGSWs if eligible

Maintain appropriate client contact hours as outlined for face-to-face interactions, billable interventions, and care coordination services

Mental Health Treatment Services

Provide crisis intervention services for clients experiencing a crisis

Conduct intake and other clinically appropriate assessments as needed to understand clients' current functioning and support needs

Work in collaboration with other SOME staff to ensure collaboration and care coordination of shared clients

Work in collaboration with the psychiatric prescribing staff at SOME to coordinate care and ensure continuity of care for clients

Addiction Treatment Services

Provide brief interventions for medical patients experiencing substance abuse issues. Assess clients for Substance use as applicable. Refer to treatment as appropriate

Facilitate groups for addiction treatment programs as needed

Provide addiction counseling, as needed

Outreach

Attend monthly IBHC meetings to exchange information on integrating behavioral healthcare in primary care settings

Provide psycho-education and support to other SOME staff

Build case loads through internal SOME referrals and partnerships with other programs

Work with other SOME staff to provide support, intake, and assessments for other SOME programs as necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse issues

Experience with or ability to learn brief interventions for behavioral issues in primary care

Ability to work in a fast-paced primary care environment

Collaboration skills

Ability to communicate with diverse audiences

Problem-solving skills

Reports to:

SVP, Federally Qualified Health Centers

Position Designation:

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. May be required to sit or stand for long periods. Must be able to move around all levels/floors of the building.

To Apply:

Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at

onlineaccommodations@some.org . This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.

To read our EEO Policy Statement, please click

here . To view our notices to employees and applicants for employment, click on their corresponding links:

EEOC Know Your Rights Notice

and

E-Verify Program Notice .

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