Description

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is looking for talented healthcare team members to step into our culturally diverse health centers! From Scottsdale to Glendale, NOAH provides affordable, high-quality healthcare services. Serving over 40,000 neighbors, our model of care places patients needs at the center of attention as we deliver comprehensive health services including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, prenatal care, preventive health, eligibility assistance and health education programs.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Behavioral Health Consultant (A-BHC) is an integral part of the primary care team to identify, treat, triage, and manage primary care patients with medical and/or behavioral health challenges. The A-BHC seeks to enhance the delivery of behavioral health services in the primary care setting and to support a smooth interface between primary care and specialty services (MH and SA treatment) under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Consultant.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accessible and visibly present to members of primary care and BH team during clinic hours.

• Available to primary care patients and health professionals on a same day basis to provide the consultative services within the scope of practice including client screenings and interventions.

• Develops and follows a measurable, time limited treatment plan in conjunction with the primary care provider, BHC, and the patient.

• Provides triage and patient flow assistance to the BHC.

• Facilitates primary care provider and patient requests for same-day and future consultations with the BHC/A-BHC.

• Provides requested interventions related to chronic disease management.

• Assures availability of patient education and other materials related to BHC work.

• Places referrals to specialty health and community services.

• Maintains up-to-date contact information about commonly used community resources.

• Consistently meets position productivity goals.

• Participates in a team management approach to patient care.

• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation in a timely manner.

• Participates in continuing education to maintain professional standards.

• Participates in Clinical Supervision to ensure maintenance of practice within scope of an Associate BHC.

NOAH requires all new hires to have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before their start date and be scheduled for their second dose. New hires who choose to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine only need one dose to fulfill this requirement. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personalized customer service.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with individuals of various social, cultural, and educational backgrounds.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment.

• Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or other behavioral health related field

• 2 year experience in a related field

Preferred: 

• 3 years’ experience in health care

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Other Requirements:

• New Hires are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022).

• Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or must pass fingerprint clearance within 7 days following hire.

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.