Behavioral Health Consultant
Full Time
$39.00/hour
Job description
SCHS is a 90-100 employee, full-service, non-profit healthcare clinic serving the needs of the South Minneapolis community. Come make a difference in the lives of people every day while helping us achieve our mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional care, removing barriers, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 is required.
ROLE: The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides on-site therapeutic services to all ages. The BHC will also act as Behavioral Health Therapist for a few hours each week.
JOB DUTIES:
Work closely with all members of the healthcare team in development of a plan of treatment.
Provide short term, targeted intervention to medical patients.
Facilitate individual, couples and family sessions in outpatient setting.
Develop treatment plan for patients.
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.
Maintain accurate and timely records, including clinical progress notes, according to clinic policy.
Provide positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, physicians, members of the healthcare team, referral sources, service agencies and others.
Attend and participate in monthly clinical consultation meetings.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
Consult with Behavioral Health Director when necessary and appropriate.
Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Confidence, professional judgment, and emotional resilience and stability.
· Works well both independently and as part of a team.
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to exhibit good rapport with clients of varying behavioral issues, ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic status.
· Excellent time management and organizational skills.
· Attention to detail.
· Commitment to the SCHS mission and staff values.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Graduate degree in Social Work or related field.
· Licensed in discipline by appropriate state board.
· Maintain licensure as required by the state.
· Possess a strong community health/public health orientation.
· Experience in community clinics preferred.
· Ability to handle abusive behaviors from patients and/or visitors.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
TO APPLY:
Send resume to zoe.villegas@southsidechs.org