Behavioral Health Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Support Whole-Person Wellness as a Behavioral Health Consultant

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm.

As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you’ll partner with primary care teams to provide integrated, person-centered support that addresses both mental and physical health. You’ll help patients set goals, navigate barriers, and access the resources they need to achieve lasting wellness.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborative care, thrives on variety in their work, and is passionate about improving health outcomes through behavioral interventions and patient support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote consultation to patients and primary care providers on a range of health concerns, including mental health, chronic conditions, and wellness management
• Administer and interpret screening tools, and assist patients with goal setting and readiness for change using motivational interviewing
• Identify barriers to treatment or medication adherence and support patients in overcoming them
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups on self-management of health concerns
• Conduct brief crisis interventions and safety planning as needed
• Maintain accurate client records, communicate regularly with healthcare team members, and provide referrals to additional behavioral health or social services
• Collaborate with Nurse Care Managers and other team members to address care gaps and quality metrics
• Stay current on therapeutic techniques, best practices, and program admission / utilization criteria
• Provide licensure supervision and perform utilization review activities as assigned
• Attend required trainings and maintain productivity expectations

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology required

QUALIFICATION(S) : WORK EXPERIENCE / TRAINING / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATION(S) : LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

You’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role if You :

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