Behavioral Health Consultant

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day — Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Crusader!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is co-located on the clinical unit and collaborates as part of the health care team providing treatment to patients with behavioral health needs (mental health, substance use, behaviors impacting overall health and functioning) utilizing an integrated care model.  The Behavioral Health Consultant provides behavioral health services via warm hand-off while the patient is in-clinic and at scheduled visits with patients. Behavioral health services are provided to children, adolescents, and adult patients. This position will provide direct coordination and collaboration with other behavioral health staff, the patient’s primary care provider, and other members of the patient’s care team. This position responds to urgent and emergent behavioral health issues that arise in the clinic. The Behavioral Health Consultant provides services under the supervision of an LCSW or LCPC. This position reports to the Lead Behavioral Health staff.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field from an accredited university/college
• Ability to test for state licensure (LCSW or LCPC) once state requirements are met, preferred.
• At least three years of experience in mental health clinical service delivery
• Training in a variety of therapeutic interventions (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
• Previous work experience in a multicultural setting preferred and willingness to enroll in multicultural training if necessary

Crusader Community Health serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need.  CCH provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage.  Employees enjoy company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability, paid Holidays, Personal Days, accrued Paid Time Off hours (PTO)- 18 days in the first year, and continuing medical education time and financial reimbursement.  Additionally, employees may enroll in the CCH 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match after one year of service.

To view a complete job description, please visit Crusader Community Health's website.

Crusader Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, family responsibilities, reproductive health rights, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.