Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LICSW or LPC or LMFT
Core
Provide care management services and evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to patients with behavioral health needs, coordinating with primary care teams.
Role type
Licensed Behavioral Health Specialist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and behavioral health interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Required skills
Screening for mental health/substance use disorders, Assessment and treatment planning, Brief structured intervention techniques (Motivational Interviewing, CBT, etc.), Care coordination, Documentation in EMR
Preferred skills
Proficiency in brief structured interventions, Differential diagnosis knowledge
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Collaborate with primary care teams to identify patients for referral, Screen and assess patients for disorders, Develop care plans and facilitate referrals, Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments, Coordinate care with psychiatric consultants, Document patient encounters accurately
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role