Key Responsibilities: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, and level-of-care determination. Provide brief therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and patient/family education. Maintain a minimum of 4 patient contacts per day (after 6 months). Collaborate with primary care providers to develop and implement care plans. Monitor patient progress, using standardized screening tools, and communicate updates to the care team. Complete professional billing accurately and timely for behavioral health services. Assess and manage suicidal, homicidal, or abuse risk; coordinate with crisis teams or authorities as needed. Support population health outreach and proactive patient engagement. Provide consultation and training to primary care staff on behavioral health and substance use topics. Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling. Experience: 1–3 years clinical experience, preferably in primary care. Licensure/Certification: Montana LCSW or LCPC license required; BLS required; credentialing with payors within 3 months of hire.
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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days
Helena, MT 59604, US
$60,000 - $72,000 per year
Full Time
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- The Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) position at Team Care Behavioral Health in Helena, MT, requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and 1–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in primary care.
- The BHP will provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health services to patients dealing with mental health, substance use, and chronic conditions, through in-person, telehealth, or phone appointments.
- Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing therapeutic interventions, maintaining patient contacts, and collaborating with primary care providers on care plans.
- A Montana LCSW or LCPC license is required, along with BLS certification and timely credentialing with payors after hire.
- The salary for this position is not specified in the job description.
Behavioral Health Professional – Licensed (Team Care Behavioral Health)
Location: Helena, MT
Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an integral member of the primary care team, providing brief, evidence-based, solution-focused behavioral health services. The BHP supports patients with mental health, substance use, chronic conditions, and life stressors through short, focused appointments (15–30 minutes), delivered in-person, via telehealth, or by phone. The role emphasizes functional restoration, patient empowerment, and collaboration with the primary care team to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
