Behavioral Health Specialist

Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center is currently seeking applicants for a part-time 10-24 hours per week Behavioral Health Specialist. The individual will assist licensed providers with the delivery of behavioral health care to patients in accordance with Health Center policies and procedures. The individual provides education and support to patients and, in partnership with the patient and provider staff, assists in coordinating a care plan that is the right fit for the patient’s condition(s) to ensure needed access to services. Supports self-management of behavioral health condition(s).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in triage for the behavioral health department including phone management
• Assist providers in aspects of consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care
• Deliver brief interventions as appropriate for the setting and the individual’s competency
• With direction from a licensed supervisor, conduct screenings, assessments, and psychoeducation.
• In collaboration with providers, Identify and/or develop education and supportive interventions to increase patients’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their health, including regular assessment of progress and setbacks, goal setting, etc.
• Assist in the development and updating of department policies and procedures
• Organize and/or participate in huddles, participate in panel management meetings, and contribute to other meetings as assigned
• Complete and maintain detailed, accurate, legal, and ethical documentation in patient records/EHR
• Participate and/or facilitate meetings and groups as requested
• Support departmental documentation and reporting
• Conduct emergency medical trainings for the department, as needed
• Complete medication prior authorizations and medication refills, as needed
• Collaborate with the medical and behavioral health team to support a comprehensive, person-centered care self-management plan
• Participates in regular staff meetings focused on coordinating care within an interdisciplinary team, providing the team updates on patients’ progress in care.
• Performs job responsibilities consistent with standards for best practice, including excellent communication with all providers and patients/clients to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
• Follow-up with internal and external resources when barriers to care are identified.
• Act within scope of practice
• Report to work as scheduled
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization in all interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The individual must respect the confidentiality of patient information while performing job duties and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public. The individual must also possess excellent understanding of prevailing standards of medical practice, and the ability to constructively participate in clinical quality improvement. The position includes having to meet deadlines, deal effectively with time pressures and stress and write reports and correspondence. Intermediate math skills and legible handwriting is a must. Quality, accuracy, thoroughness, timeliness, and reliability of work performed are essential. The individual must have a valid driver’s license, be insurable and provide their own transportation.

Education and/or Experience

The individual must have earned a high school diploma and have at least 1 year of training in behavioral health and/or similar field of study. Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus but not a requirement. Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required.