Behavioral Health Consultant LSCSW

Healthcore Clinic - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Wichita, KS

Hospitals

About the position

The Behavioral Health Consultant LSCSW at HealthCore Clinic is responsible for providing mental health and behavioral health services to individuals, families, and groups. This role emphasizes a patient-centered approach, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive care while maintaining up-to-date records. The consultant will work closely with primary care providers to manage patients with chronic emotional and health issues, offering therapy and support to promote healthy behavior changes.

Responsibilities

• Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
• Work with primary care and other departments to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional and/or health problems efficiently and effectively.
• Consult with patient primary care providers to enhance understanding of the patient and assist in treatment planning.
• Maintain a patient caseload in accordance with the needs of the Clinic.
• Offer weekly intake appointment times as identified by the Director of Behavioral Health.
• Use the DSM V and other assessment tools to identify and manage patients with various physical and behavioral health issues.
• Assist primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
• Provide skill training through psycho-education and develop specific behavioral change plans for patients.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to meet the varied needs of the patient.
• Teach patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
• Provide self-management support to patients by encouraging healthy behavior changes.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
• Provide on-call coverage in rotation with all department clinical staff as needed.
• Prepare for meetings and court appearances and provide court testimony when necessary.
• Complete documentation in compliance with clinic policy and governing regulations.

Requirements

• Current and valid licensure in Social Work (LSCSW) within the state of Kansas required.
• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Practicum clinical experience required.
• Prior experience working as a Social Worker in a clinical setting or FQHC preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of special needs populations including MR/DD and SED children.
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vulnerable populations.
• Remain flexible to withstand unpredictable changes to workflow and schedules.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in regards to HCC matters.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community health services.
• Familiarity with patient-centered medical home models.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% matching contribution
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance (HCC paid for employee only)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (HCC paid)
• HCC Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Tuition Reimbursement