Behavioral Health Specialist

3 days ago


Soldotna, Alaska, United States Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska Full time

Role Overview

The Behavioral Health Consultant plays a vital role in the primary care treatment team, identifying, triaging, and managing patients with medical and psychiatric problems within the primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement behavioral health interventions tailored to a primary care environment, working closely with healthcare providers to monitor treatment plans.
  • Assist primary healthcare providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial issues, promoting a collaborative approach to patient care.
  • Work in conjunction with the primary care team to coordinate patient care, ensuring seamless transitions between services.
  • Conduct brief consultative contacts to assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers.
  • Triage patients and provide referrals to specialty care behavioral health services as necessary.
  • Detect at-risk patients and develop strategies to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
  • Prevent relapse or morbidity in conditions prone to recurrence.
  • Educate patients, families, and staff on care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
  • Provide targeted assessments and evaluations, including diagnostic impressions and the use of screening tools.
  • Offer timely and succinct feedback regarding consultation findings and recommendations.
  • Promote immediate high-quality behavioral health services through coordination with medical providers using modalities like motivational interviewing.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must possess a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work. Additionally, you should hold a current, active license with the State of Alaska as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

A minimum of specialized experience is required, involving the use of psychological assessments, formulating diagnoses or treatment recommendations, and providing counseling services to patients. You will also need to pass a State-required background check and pre-hire drug test.

Benefits and Compensation

This rewarding opportunity offers a salary of $95,000+ based on experience, plus sign-on bonus, AK licensure reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, PTO, paid holidays, floating holiday, CE time off and funds, life, AD&D, long/short-term disability, and 403b plan. Access to NHSC and State of AK SHARP loan repayment programs is also available.



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