Primary Care Integrated Behav Health Clinician
Core
Embedded clinician providing behavioral health assessment, triage, and brief treatment within primary care practices.
Role type
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (Primary Care)
Builds
Integrated care models connecting behavioral health with primary care teams
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Primary Care
Required skills
Crisis intervention, Triage, Relapse prevention planning, Telemedicine, Patient education, Healthcare system navigation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Cultural competency
Preferred skills
Child clinical training, Quality assurance processes, System improvement
Technologies
Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based applications
Responsibilities
Collaborate with primary care providers to recognize and treat mental health issues; Triage referrals and provide brief interventions; Conduct in-person, telephonic, or telemedicine consultations; Develop relapse prevention plans; Assist patients in navigating healthcare systems; Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences; Provide behavioral health education to staff.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC