Behavioral Health Specialist

3 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Spectrum Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Spectrum Health Services (SHS) Behavioral Health Consultant plays a vital role in advocating for patients and connecting them with essential resources. This position requires a strong understanding of mental illness, addiction, and abuse, as well as the ability to coordinate psychosocial community services under the direction of the Behavioral Health Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement community educational programs to promote awareness and understanding of mental health issues.
• Assess problems and determine the most effective types and methods of treatment, implementing intervention methodologies as needed.
• Provide professional expertise and consultation to Primary Care Providers and the care team within a population-based care framework.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines and administrative functions to identify and manage at-risk, chronically ill, and frequent attenders.
• Perform strengths-based assessments and brief behavioral treatments for a wide range of psychological and substance abuse disorders, referring to specialty clinics as necessary.
• Develop proficiency in fundamental medical terminology and education related to chronic illness, such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD/asthma, and pain disorders.
• Apply knowledge of and experience with various psychotherapeutic skills, including Motivational Interviewing, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Facilitate support groups for chronic disease self-management, pain management, and smoking cessation.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers skills to improve coping, distress tolerance, and stress reduction, as well as techniques for self-managing symptoms and chronic illness.
• Develop collaborative relationships with external medical, behavioral, and social service community partners.
• Provide diagnostic assessments and effective triage of patients in need of referrals to specialty mental health care.
• Develop educational materials and conduct training sessions or disseminate information to the care team on recent advances in the field.
• Participate in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities as necessary.
• Represent the health agency at external events and meetings.

Requirements:

• LCSW or Licensed Psychologist with a PsyD or PhD
• Experience in substance abuse counseling
• Familiarity with Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Desire to work with diverse underserved populations
• Comfort and flexibility in working in a fast-paced health environment
• Experience with interdisciplinary team-based care preferred
• Medical literacy and knowledge of psychopharmacology desired

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