Position Summary - Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD)
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is part of a multi-disciplinary primary health care team. BHCs are responsible for providing behavioral health consultation and treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in order to improve their psychosocial functioning and overall health outcomes.
Overview of Benefits
Core Job Responsibilities
1. Provide screenings, assessments and diagnoses of mental health conditions and functional assessments identifying barriers to improving and maintaining optimal physical health.
2. Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.
3. Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
4. Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes to improve patient self-management of chronic disease.
5. Provide brief, focused interventions for mental and behavioral health problems and disorders.
6. Actively participate in meetings that support ACCESS’s integrated healthcare model and promote comprehensive care for our patients.
7. Provide consultation and training to the primary care team to enhance their skill and effectiveness in managing the behavioral aspects of patients; care plans and treating mental health problems.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Preferences
• Master’s degree from an accredited school required.
• Current Illinois LCSW/LCPC, LMFT or PsyD licensure required.
• Minimum two (2) years, post Master’s degree clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of evidenced-based mental health and behavioral inventions.
• Oral fluency in Spanish is required for some BHC positions.
Working Conditions/Equipment
• Health Center environment
• Frequent trips to the health centers
• Local travel between health centers, hospitals, and home/community visits is required; mode of transportation required, if personal vehicle is employed, a current driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Remote working options; must have a suitable and secure remote working environment
• Ability to sit for up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to stand for up to 2 hours at a time
• Computer/laptop
• Phone/Fax/Copier/Scanner
Founded in 1991 to provide primary and preventive care services in targeted areas on Chicago’s South and West sides with high levels of poverty and poor health outcomes, ACCESS has grown into a diverse network of 34 health centers that serves nearly 165,000 patients each year across Chicago and suburban Cook and DuPage counties.
As the nation’s sixth largest network of federally qualified health centers, ACCESS continues to innovate and evolve its care delivery model to address the total health needs of our patients. By taking a comprehensive, integrated approach to our medical practices, ACCESS is able to bring together the right services and resources at the right time to support our patient’s overall health and wellness.
We believe that to successfully improve our patients’ health outcomes, we must be able to address any social determinants of health (i.e., food, transportation, housing) that may be negatively impacting their ability to have a healthy quality of life. Whether it’s food assistance to ensure a diabetic patient in need has access to healthy, fresh food or providing free transportation to a single mom with three kids trying to ensure her family stays up-to-date with their school physicals, we strive to remove any barriers that may be impacting their ability to live a healthy, happy life.