Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

Department: Behavioral Health

Manager Title: Behavioral Health Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Consultant provides behavioral health care services to patients in all life cycles. The Behavioral Health Consultant also participates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic psychosocial and medical needs are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain patient care hours per week at designated site as determined by the Behavioral Health Manager, Chief Population Health Officer, and the Chief Medical Officer. Follow PCCs policies for scheduling, access, chart documentation and availability for communication regarding clinical matters during regular business hours.
• Provide consultation and academic support to residents and attending physicians in the areas of behavioral medicine.
• Participate fully in relevant quality assurance and performance improvement measures.
• Provide mental health and substance abuse consultation regarding assessment and mental/behavioral health and substance abuse treatment options to established patients.
  • Assess patients and/or families bio-psycho-social situations that result in diagnostic conclusions that include development issues, family dynamics and stressors, and a DSM V diagnosis.
  • Document data, assessment, treatment plan and expected outcome in medical record.
• Identify and follow-up on all referrals you have made to assure continuity of care and patient/family needs are met.
• Perform any crisis intervention, individual counseling, family counseling, advocacy that is needed for the patient.

Experience/Training:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited University.
• Demonstrated skills in the clinical social work practice arena and the ability to work and collaborate on a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently handle a demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communications. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Business Applications to include: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current and valid drivers licenses.
• Masters in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited University is required.
• Licensure in the state of Illinois (LCSW), (LCPC) or other related Behavioral Health State of Illinois License
• Current CPR certification

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move around the clinic site 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer, computer printer, copy machine, and telephone.
• Occasionally positions self to maintain exertion of physical strength to move objects of 10 pounds from one level to another.
• Must be able to transport from one site to another.
• Must be able to cover other shifts as necessary.
• Required shift rotation.

Other Skills:

• Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language.
• Constantly communicates with other healthcare providers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Follow-through, assume responsibility and use good judgment.
• Maintain professionalism under stressful situations.
• Self-motivated and directed with the ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work with minimal/no supervision.
• Willingness to be part of a team-unit and cooperate in the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.
• Effective and creative problem solving.