Behavioral Health Consultant

POSITION SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides clinical care management and service coordination across the lifespan; in an integrated health care setting that provides primary care, behavioral health and dental services. The Behavioral Health Consultant will foster positive working relationships with medical staff, co-workers, clients and external key stakeholders. The Behavioral Health Consultant provides leadership, motivation and support to staff, triage, management of referrals, admission and discharge processes for clients, and ensures the integrity of the program model.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required.

Credential(s) Required: Connecticut LMSW, LMFTA, LPCA, LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Psychologist license.

LOCATION
Plainville, CT

SCHEDULE
Full time

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities, if non licensed, supervision towards licensure
• Get reimbursed for licensure

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off, including:

• 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge
• 8 sick days per year for your well-being
• 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
• 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
• 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to efficiently and effectively meet the behavioral, primary, and dental health needs of the client, including, but not limited to: providing behavioral health assessment, consultation treatment and care planning to patients seen by the primary care provider, assisting client in meeting medical treatment compliance, and referring client to other Wheeler services and/or other community services as needed.

Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.

Conducts program specific screening and assessment, and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations and treatment/care plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant, using behavioral health screening as directed, and are inclusive of behavioral health, primary care, and dental goals as indicated.

Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention. Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols. Utilizes best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to integrated health model and program expectations.

Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes and resources. Makes clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.

Communicates in a positive, effective manner with client, family, and all internal and external providers. Attends any required meetings and multidisciplinary treatment team planning meeting.

Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.

Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy.

Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.

Provides brief behavioral health services by implementing, promoting, and sustaining evidenced based and best practice models of prevention, intervention, and treatment.

Provides warm handoffs of patients to traditional behavioral health services at Wheeler Clinic.

Collaborates with Director and Supervisors, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.

Interfaces and collaborates with and other community providers to provide positive system development for clients and families, to promote Wheeler Clinic's reputation as a quality service provider.

Serves as role model for staff to promote strong work ethic and adherence to model specific approaches.

Provides culturally competent care and maintains sensitivity to and respect for clients' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs.

Reports child abuse/neglect as mandated, adheres to confidentiality guidelines and ensures that the program meets all necessary licensing, regulatory, and accreditation standards, as related to the program, staff, records, facility, and care of youth.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.