Behavioral Health Consultant
Full-time
Full Time
$87,000 annually
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Mission
We maintain that quality healthcare, regardless of financial ability to pay, is a right, not a privilege. Our mission is to provide access to high quality, patient-centered primary and preventative healthcare for all persons throughout SMC’s service area of Cook County, Minnesota and the Anishinaabe Nation of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, on whose ancestral tribal lands we stand.
At Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC), you will deliver excellent patient-centered care as part of a dedicated team of providers on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior in Cook County, MN. The area is also known for its recreational resources, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior Hiking Trail. The SMC Behavioral Health team provides outpatient clinical therapy with a supportive working collaboration between 3 Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers, 5 Family Medicine Physicians with 3 Nurse Practitioners, and visiting specialties including a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
As a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) and not-for-profit organization, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the health of our vibrant rural community. In addition to providing services on our main campus in Grand Marais, our providers also serve on the Grand Portage Reservation through a partnership with Grand Portage Health Services and Grand Portage Human Services. SMC has a Health Practitioner Shortage Area score of 16, and as an FQHC, our providers our eligible to apply for the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program.
We offer a generous benefit package including: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account, 6 weeks of PTO, Additional Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit
Job Summary:
Provides psychological assessment, diagnosis and non-pharmacological treatment to patients of all ages with a wide range of mental health conditions in an integrated primary care setting. Works with the Chief Medical Officer and a health care team including MDs, NPs, RNs, and MAs. This role includes professional collaboration as well as independent responsibility and accountability in decision-making.
Job Qualifications:
1. Current Minnesota license as an LICSW, LMFT, LPCC
2. Master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy
3. Minimum of two years’ direct patient care; experience in a primary care setting preferred
4. Team care model experience, patient-centered care philosophy
5. Proficient in use of computer software to document clinical care, and in use of Microsoft office applications
6. Knowledge of:
a. assessment, planning, implementation, and care coordination in mental health
b. standards for care/treatment plan development
c. patient rights principles
7. Skill in:
a. diagnosing patient conditions
b. interpreting findings from clinical evaluation and diagnostic tests
c. risk assessment and intervention
Behavioral Health Consultant
Full-time
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