Behavioral Health Consultant I
Company: Memorial Health System
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Tracking Code2022-12014Position TypeFull-TimeShiftDayJob
LocationForsyth, IllinoisDescriptionProvides provisional diagnosis
and therapeutic outpatient services to adults and/or children
within Primary Medical Care locations under supervision of licensed
behavioral health provider. Plans, organizes, and provides
psychotherapeutic services to patients whose level of functioning
indicates they can benefit from brief outpatient therapy.Employee
will adhere to the Memorial Health (MH) Code of Conduct, the MH
Ethics and Corporate Compliance Plan, MBH policies and procedures,
as well as performance standards established by the governing
board/administration and accrediting bodies.Required SkillsDirect
Clinical ServicesConduct assessments of patient, including
completion of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depression
scale and General Anxiety Screening (GAD-7).Develop initial
comprehensive assessment data including patient presenting
problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and
developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (per
DSM-V), treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans and/or to
provide information and make appropriate referrals to other
treatment resources in the community.Provide 25 hours of billable
services per week to patients.Consult with patient and primary care
provider about treatment options and preferences; coordinate
initiation of treatment plan.Monitor patient closely for changes in
severity of symptoms and medication side effects. Educate patients
about medication and side effects as needed. Encourage treatment
adherence.Use behavioral activation techniques with patient as an
adjunct to other treatments.Provide evidence-based, brief
structured psychotherapy (PST-PC).Participate in regular caseload
supervision with treatment team, focusing on patients improving
adequately (e.G., less than 50% reduction in symptoms after 8-12
weeks in treatment).Coordinate communication between patient and
primary care physician and consulting psychiatrist; provide
recommendationsfor change in treatment plan.Document all encounters
according to policies and procedures.Implement crisis or pre-crisis
intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or
severely disabled patients. Where appropriate referrals will be
made to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric
facilities to prevent further destabilization.Interview collateral
contacts, previous and current treatment professionals, and
significant others, to further establish a database for assessment
and ongoing treatment plan as needed.Clarify priority problems,
goals for change, and session limits according to agency policy to
assist patients in developing appropriate expectations for
treatment in relationship to the agency. Use a variety of
psychotherapeutic treatment approaches and interventions to change
targeted behaviors and stabilize adaptive behaviors with
individuals, couples and families.Manage the termination process
and discharge planning to enhance patients' abilities to retain
treatment changes and/or use other available support services.May
organize, plan and participate in therapy groups for patients
and/or their families, as assignedPatient Information
SystemEstablish appropriate professional files, including:
comprehensive assessments, progress notes, treatment objectives and
plans, previous treatment records, patients' consent to current
treatment and for exchange of information.Complete required
administrative forms. Collect necessary information for billing and
fee collection.Provide necessary patient information to other
agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to
identified patients.May prepare necessary documents/reports for
DCFS as needed.Training Activities/Professional GrowthSupervisor
and employee mutually identify professional goals that will enhance
job related skills.Participate in ongoing agency meetings,
committees and special projects to enhance professional
expertise.Complete mandatory education requirements by specified
deadlines.Participate in required staff meetings and in-services to
keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet
requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional
knowledge.Consultation/NetworkingEngage in appropriate team work
functions (such as mutual support, clarification of office
responsibilities and procedures) according to best professional
judgment and agency policy to provide a professional working
environment and effective service delivery.Develop cooperative
relationships outside the agency with family, physicians, public
officials or interested agencies to provide for the development of
mental health services in the community.Job
RelationshipsDemonstrate through initiative and apparent effort
involvement in clinical supervision.Communicate directly with
supervisor for clarification of administrative policy, program
evaluation to promote a professional working environment and
effective service delivery system.Adhere to MHS/MBH Behavioral
StandardsOther Job ResponsibilitiesAbility to accommodate
evening/weekend hours.Perform other duties as required by agency
needs.The intent of this job description is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to
perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this
description.Required ExperienceEducation:Minimum Master's in Social
Work, Psychology, or Counseling requiredMinimum age of
21Licensure/Certification/Registry:LPC or LSW
requiredExperience:Behavioral health experience preferredOther
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Must have computer and keyboarding
skills required by positionMust have valid IL driver's license,
reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insuranceMust pass
background checks and drug screen
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