Behavioral Health Consultant LSCSW

5 days ago


Wichita, Kansas, United States HealthCore Clinic Full time
Job Summary

At HealthCore Clinic, we are seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Consultant LSCSW to join our team. As a Behavioral Health Consultant LSCSW, you will provide mental health and behavioral health services to individuals, families, and groups. Key responsibilities include assessing the clinical status of patients, working with primary care providers, and maintaining patient caseloads in accordance with the needs of the Clinic.

Essential Functions

1. Patient Population Management

a. Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.

b. Works with primary care and other departments to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or health problems efficiently and effectively.

c. Consults with patient primary care provider to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning, and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans.

d. Maintains patient caseload in accordance with the needs of the Clinic.

e. Offers weekly intake appointment times as identified by the Director of Behavioral Health.

2. Care Coordination

a. Uses the DSM V and other assessment tools to identify and manage patients with various physical and behavioral health issues.

b. Assists primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.

c. Provides skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies and develops specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols.

d. Provides individual, group, and family therapy meeting the varied needs of the patient.

3. Self-Management Support

a. Teaches patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.

b. Provides self-management support to patients by providing self-management tools and encouraging patients to self-manage and promote healthy behavior changes.

4. Quality Improvement

a. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

b. Meets licensure requirements, training requirements, and develops individual competencies; tracks all training required in order to keep clinical licensure.

Additional Essential Functions include the following.

1. Provides on-call coverage in rotation with all department clinical staff as needed.

2. Thoroughly prepares for meetings and court appearances and provides court testimony when necessary.

3. Completes documentation in compliance with clinic policy and in compliance with governing regulations.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Current and valid licensure in Social Work (LSCSW) within the state of Kansas required.

2. Master's degree in Social Work is required.

3. Practicum clinical experience required.

4. Prior experience working as a Social Worker in a clinical setting or FQHC preferred.

5. Advanced working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions.

6. Knowledge of special needs populations including MR/DD and SED children.

7. Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.

8. Ability to communicate effectively with vulnerable populations including those made vulnerable by their financial status, personality characteristics, place of residence, health status, and/or age.

9. Remain flexible to withstand unpredictable changes to workflow and schedules.

10. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in regards to HCC matters.

HealthCore Clinic offers competitive salaries with benefits for positions in medical and non-medical fields. Not only is HealthCore a renowned employer with excellent employee satisfaction ratings, but we are also innovators in the field of community health services. Some of the benefits we offer include:

· Medical Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision (HCC paid for employee only)

· Healthcare FSA

· Voluntary Life Insurance, HCC paid

· HCC Paid STD and LTD

· 401K with HCC 6% matching contribution

· Tuition Reimbursement

Not only is Healthcore Clinic a great place to get care, it's also a great place to work



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