Bilingual Primary Care BH Provider

Position Summary:

The Primary Care Behavioral Health Provider (Bilingual) Operates as a behavioral health consultant on the medical team utilizing the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of care. Acting as a generalist, the PCBH Provider sees patients of all ages with wide-ranging medical, behavioral health and behaviorally influenced conditions. As a fully integrated member of the primary care team, the PCBH provider provides episodic behavioral health services and interventions to a high volume of patients. Additionally, the PCBH provider facilitates group therapy. 

Program Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Design group therapy curriculum based in relevant clinical topics to support patient needs
•  Facilitate group therapy sessions
•  Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments and short-term therapy for clients of all ages and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds, utilizing interpretation services when indicated.
•   Prioritize and provide on-demand consultations as well as manage scheduled appointments to individuals, couples, and/or family adhering to the norm of a fast-paced primary care environment
•  Utilize therapeutic modalities that support wellness, improved quality of life and behavior change such as behavioral and cognitive behavioral modalities, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, etc. 
•  Consult with medical colleagues in real-time to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans
• Close all charts within forty-eight (48) hours of visit - ability to do concurrent/concordant charting/typing; including assessments, progress notes, and billing
•  Assist in staff and provider training in integrated behavioral health-primary care model
•  Participate in behavioral health quality improvement activities
•  Participate in weekly group supervision, and seek peer consultation as needed
•  Provide risk assessments and develop comprehensive safety plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey
•  Assists non-licensed staff with risk assessments as needed
•  Provides clinical supervision to BH Clinical Interns and non-licensed Behavioral Health Providers, as appropriate
•  Act as Manager on Duty as needed. 
•  Keeps abreast of all insurance requirements and submits paperwork accordingly.
•  Continually evaluates service and maintains a productivity level that adequately meets the goals of the department and ensures access to the clients seeking services.
•  Any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling from a Massachusetts accredited, licensure-eligible program required
• If not independently licensed, candidate must be actively working towards independent licensure within 6 months of start date.
• Professional Licensure/Special Skills and Certification preferred: LICSW, LMHC, or PsyD. preferred
• Advanced experience in leading groups in a behavioral health setting required
• Minimum of 2 years direct clinical work with individuals, children, and families is required.  
• Salary is based on years since obtaining the licensure and or graduation

Reporting Relationship:

Manager of Primary Care Behavioral Health

EOE