Behavioral Health Consultant - Minnesota Community Care : Job Details

As a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), you'll be an integral part of our medical primary care team, providing mental health support through the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. This role centers on fast paced, real time consultation and brief mental health interventions that meet patients where they are. In addition, you'll also provide short term therapy when appropriate, especially for patients identified through warm handoffs or follow-ups. Therapy is considered a secondary function, with primary focus on real time access and support for our medical providers.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Delivers integrated clinical services within the PCBH model at our Eastside location, focus on real time access to care, same day consultation and brief interventions.Collaborate closely with medical providers, MAs, and nursing staff to address mental health, substance use, health behavior change, life stressors, and stress related physicalIdentify patients who would benefit from behavioral interventions, offering individual, couples, and group sessions tailored to their needs.Identify patients appropriate for brief behavioral health interventions and short term therapy, offering services individually, or in couples and group formats when appropriate.Conduct behavioral health screenings, brief assessments, and referrals to specialty services asConsult with primary care staff and coordinate care to support holistic health andProvide support for patients in crisis, including real time safety planning and connection to emergency services when needed.Serve as a reliable and flexible member of the care team, available for real time response during clinic hours (no on call hours).Maintain a small short term caseload, as appropriate to site needs and aligned with the BHCAdapt to various responsibilities in a fast paced, evolving workUtilize your professional credentials (LPC, LPCC, LGSW, LICSW, LMFT) to focus on effective case management and care coordination.Support team efforts related to partnerships, outreach, marketing, and program growth, helping expand the impact of behavioral health services within the community and across theKey CompetenciesKnowledge of principles and best practices of integrated behavioral health in a community-based setting using the Primary Care Behavioral Health Model (PCBH). Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples, and groups with behavioral health/substance use disorder in a primary care settingCommitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusionAbility to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditionsHigh level of comfort working with primary care medical providers using consultative styleExcellent verbal and written communication skillsBilingual in languages spoken by patient populations preferredExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong critical thinking skillsExcellent communication, leadership, and planning skillsAbility to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, case managers, social workers, oral health team, as well as administrative and support staffProven strategic agility, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environmentStrong supervisory and leadership skillsPositive attitude and able to build moralAbility to adapt to the needs of the organization and employeesAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateGood knowledge of PsychopharmacologyThorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulationsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareSupervisory ResponsibilitiesWorks independently within scope of the job description with general direction and consultation from the supervisor. Does not directly supervise staff. May provide work direction to other staff in consultation with leadership. May supervise and/or direct contractors, volunteers, and/or students.Work EnvironmentPrimary environment is home office, administrative office, or clinical office. This role requires regular walking. This role may come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.Physical DemandsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on aMust be able to lift 15 pounds Travel RequirementsMust have the ability to travel between MCC sites.Required Education and ExperienceMaster's Degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or relatedLPC, LPCC, LGSW, LICSW, MFT, LMFTExperience providing care, preferably in a community health centerLicensed in the State of Minnesota as a mental healthBilingual, English/Spanish preferred but not requiredAdditional Eligibility RequirementsDemonstrated success in working effectively with target population(s).Change Agile; ability to operate in the gray and flex to new developments orExperience working in a multi-site environment is highlyWho We AreAs Minnesota's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. Our patients predominantly identify as people of color (80%), low-wealth (61% patients = 200% FPL), and un/under-insured (40% uninsured, 45% publicly insured) (UDS, 2020).We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff that reflects the communities it serves, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Minnesota Community Care is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.