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Job Description
REPORTS TO: Director of Behavioral Health
WORK WEEK: 40 hours per week, or as needed to complete the duties
WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Professional
OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: Medium
MISSION: Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare
BENEFITS: AK licensure reimbursement, medical & dental insurance, PTO, floating holiday, CE time off and funds, life, AD&D and long/short term disability, 403b, eligible to apply for NHSC and State of AK SHARP loan repayment program.*
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT*
The LCSW/Behavioral Health Consultant, as part of the primary care treatment team, identifies, triages and manages patients with medical and psychiatric problems within the primary care setting. In addition, the LCSW will provide skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and protocols for target populations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Formulate behavioral health interventions appropriate to a primary care setting and assist with implementation and monitoring of treatment plans.
- Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
- Work as team with providers to coordinate care for patients.
- Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
- Work with primary care team to triage patients and provide referrals to specialty care behavioral health as appropriate.
- Assist in the detection of at risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
- Assist in preventing relapse or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time.
- Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
- Provide targeted assessments and evaluations, including diagnostic impressions and the utilization of screening tools.
- Provide timely and succinct feedback regarding consultation findings and recommendations.
- As a Health Coach, provide immediate high-quality behavioral health services to new and existing patients in the medical clinic through coordination with medical providers using modalities such as motivational interviewing following an “always available, always interruptible” workflow.
- Provide training and guidance to primary care and specialty providers about the Health Coach role.
When appropriate, coordinate and provide additional behavioral healthcare to patients after initial hand-off from primary care provider.
- Expected to complete required trainings such as CPR, Mandt, Mental Health First Aid and any others deemed necessary for this position.
TEAM DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assumes an active role on the primary care team
- Analyze population data to identify high leverage interventions within patient panels.
- Assist in facilitating coordination of care
- Assist in development and implementation of a plan of care to attain optimal patient function
- Effectively utilize electronic health record (EHR) to document nursing activity and manage patient population
- Works effectively and cooperatively with other members of Care Team
- Participates in Care Team training and learning activities
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Masters of Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
License: Maintain a current, active license with the State of Alaska as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Experience: Must possess specialized experience which involves using psychological assessments, formulating diagnosis or treatment recommendations and providing counseling services to patients.
Vaccine: Must show proof of Covid vaccine due to Federal Mandate unless legally exempt.
Must pass State required background check and pre-hire drug test.
Contact: Patty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, [email protected] or 907-260-5017
www.pchsak.org
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.3hQBHEdpedJob Type: Full-time
