Behavioral Health Consultant

JOB TITLE: Behavioral Health Consultant

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Integrated Care Director

JOB SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) fulfills a critical role by conducting assessments, consultations, and targeted, behaviorally based interventions with patients and families at Spectra Health. The BHC is a licensed behavioral health professional who demonstrates compassion, trust, and respect within an integrated health care team. With most patients preferring to receive their mental health treatment in a primary care setting, the BHC is essential in creating a patient-centered environment. This role partners with professionals in primary care, dental, social services, and addiction treatment. The BHC ensures that psychological and behavioral concerns are addressed. The BHC reports to the Integrated Care Director.

ORGANIZATIONAL PHILOSOPHY:

• Privacy & confidentiality: Maintain strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality protocols, ensuring the protection of both patient and employee information in accordance with Spectra Health's policies.
• Champion organizational values: Promote and embody Spectra Health's core values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Equity, and Inclusivity in all interactions and decision-making processes.
• Culture of safety: Foster a culture of safety; proactively addressing hazards, incidents, and security concerns while contributing to a positive and safe work environment for employees and patients.
• Teamwork & collaboration: Approach teamwork with a positive and collaborative mindset, building strong relationships across departments and sharing knowledge and experiences to enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
• Be part of the solution: Actively support organizational change, offering solutions, participating in leadership initiatives, and championing efforts that align with Spectra Health's evolving mission and goals.
• Patient-centered decision making: Prioritize the best interests of Spectra Health's patients, ensuring quality care and positive outcomes.
• Training & meetings: Complete mandatory training requirements and attend at least 80% of departmental meetings to stay informed and aligned with organizational goals and policies.
• Policy adherence & compliance champion: Strictly adhere to all Spectra Health policies and procedures, and act as a departmental advocate for Spectra Health's Compliance Program activities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide brief consultation services to patients and providers using the Primary Care Behavioral Health Model.
• Assist clients in successfully identifying and achieving goals related to their mental health and lifestyle factors that affect health, such as tobacco use, substance use, nutrition, and physical activity.
• Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.
• Assist the primary care team in developing processes, behavioral interventions, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.
• Facilitate referrals to specialty mental health or addiction counseling providers as needed.
• Exhibit an understanding of cultural humility during interactions with staff and clients by providing an inclusive and safe environment.
• Assist with tracking behavioral health patient registries and participating in case review with consulting psychiatrist.
• Prepare and maintain all required documentation through a shared electronic health record.
• Ability to work in both the Larimore and Grand Forks locations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related behavioral health sciences
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure. Supervision toward the LPCC license may be provided.
• Working knowledge of motivational interviewing and other evidence-based interventions. Comfort working within a primary care setting and with an interdisciplinary team.
• A belief in the principles of trauma informed care and harm reduction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in a Primary Care Behavioral Health Model.
• Prior experience working with diverse population groups.
• Experience and/or knowledge of evidence-based treatment and intervention for people experiencing substance use disorders.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a clinical setting and requires some hands-on patient care.

OSHA category: High risk. Job requires performance of tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Behavioral Health Consultant is primarily a desk job that requires the ability to sit for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) at a desk or workstation. This position requires the ability to respond to patients' needs regardless of where they are physically located throughout the facility. Periodically, the position requires lifting or carrying items that would be appropriate in an office environment, not more than 20lbs.

REMOTE WORK: The Behavioral Health Consultant is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. For more information about remote work, please see HR Policy 1.28 – Remote Work.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Spectra Health provides job opportunities, salaries and benefits, training, promotions, facilities, and other conditions of employment without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. Spectra Health does not retaliate against applicants, employees, or former employees for filing a charge or complaint of discrimination, participating in a discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or opposing discrimination.