Allegheny Health Network
Behavioral Health Consultant, LPC/LCSW - Wexford - Full Time
Allegheny Health Network, Wexford, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Description
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is a member of the core healthcare team who assists the care managers in managing the overall health of their enrolled population. The BHC’s goals are to help improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and medical conditions in the enrolled population. The BHC provides clinical mental health consultation services within the scope of their state's professional licensure board to all patients referred by the care team. The BHC participates in the management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, application of behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues, consultation and co-management in the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues. Responsibilities
Acts as a core care team member to develop specific clinical pathways or best practice programs for targeted patient groups Participates in practice staff meetings and trainings Provides education and support on a variety of topics from behavioral health and substance abuse background, training, and expertise to multidisciplinary team members during the course of treatment planning for patients Participates in daily huddles, listening for behavioral health, substance abuse, and psychosocial needs Provides population-based care based on registry to high-risk/high-need patients Provides services to all enrollees (not just those with diagnosable mental disorders) Participates in system-wide BHC learning collaborative Promotes ongoing change efforts in the practice and within the AHN health system around mental health and substance abuse disorders Documents in the same medical record as the rest of the team in a place that is easily visible by providers and other team members Engages patients via telephone as well as in person Meets patients and providers where they are, usually the same day a patient presents in clinic providing immediate support to include assessment, intervention, and referrals to higher levels of care for mental health and addiction needs when required Often sees patients immediately after other team members (often in exam room or nearby consult room) and encourages patient participation in the overall treatment plan Provides therapeutic counseling services appropriate to the ambulatory care environment using 15-30 minute interventions Identifies functional outcomes; makes recommendations that target occupational, social, and familial functioning; home activities; recreation Treats patients with short-term interventions based on “treat to target” approach using solution-focused approaches, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other short-term counseling interventions Qualifications
Master’s degree in Mental Health Field 2 years of experience in the use of evidence-based counseling techniques, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of common mental health and substance abuse disorders Knowledge of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is a member of the core healthcare team who assists the care managers in managing the overall health of their enrolled population. The BHC’s goals are to help improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and medical conditions in the enrolled population. The BHC provides clinical mental health consultation services within the scope of their state's professional licensure board to all patients referred by the care team. The BHC participates in the management of psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, application of behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues, consultation and co-management in the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial issues. Responsibilities
Acts as a core care team member to develop specific clinical pathways or best practice programs for targeted patient groups Participates in practice staff meetings and trainings Provides education and support on a variety of topics from behavioral health and substance abuse background, training, and expertise to multidisciplinary team members during the course of treatment planning for patients Participates in daily huddles, listening for behavioral health, substance abuse, and psychosocial needs Provides population-based care based on registry to high-risk/high-need patients Provides services to all enrollees (not just those with diagnosable mental disorders) Participates in system-wide BHC learning collaborative Promotes ongoing change efforts in the practice and within the AHN health system around mental health and substance abuse disorders Documents in the same medical record as the rest of the team in a place that is easily visible by providers and other team members Engages patients via telephone as well as in person Meets patients and providers where they are, usually the same day a patient presents in clinic providing immediate support to include assessment, intervention, and referrals to higher levels of care for mental health and addiction needs when required Often sees patients immediately after other team members (often in exam room or nearby consult room) and encourages patient participation in the overall treatment plan Provides therapeutic counseling services appropriate to the ambulatory care environment using 15-30 minute interventions Identifies functional outcomes; makes recommendations that target occupational, social, and familial functioning; home activities; recreation Treats patients with short-term interventions based on “treat to target” approach using solution-focused approaches, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other short-term counseling interventions Qualifications
Master’s degree in Mental Health Field 2 years of experience in the use of evidence-based counseling techniques, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of common mental health and substance abuse disorders Knowledge of the relationship between medical and psychological aspects of health and disease Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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