Are you passionate about providing behavioral health care to the underserved?
If so, Family Care Health Centers (FCHC) is on the hunt for a Behavioral Health Consultant (Pediatrics or Adult) who is an LCSW.
As a BHC - LMSW, the employee is responsible for providing same day behavioral health diagnostic assessment and interventions for patients of FCHC. Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborating with Primary Care Providers (PCPs), BH Care Managers, and other members of the team (RNs, MAs, CHWs) in the delivery of comprehensive and integrated behavioral health care services.
- Providing same-day behavioral health consultation for patients of FCHC as requested by the PCP, including assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and brief intervention.
- Provides presentations to PCPs on BH topics of interest.
- Will supervise Graduate Students in Social Work or LMSWs, if applicable.
Clinical Practice Skills:
- Define problems accurately and use best practice to implement intervention rapidly.
- Conduct assessments with a solid understanding of DSM-5-TR, family systems, the connection between physical and mental health, and the impact of trauma on patients’ families.
Consultation Skills:
- Tailor PCP recommendations to the primary care setting; focus on recommendations that support the provider’s treatment of BH in primary care.
- Conduct effective curbside consultations.
- Employ knowledge of BH Medications to help PCPs treat complex BH conditions and substance use disorders, including consultation with psychiatry (internally, MOCPAP).
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Social Work – REQUIRED.
- Active MO state license (LCSW) – REQUIRED.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in the field of social work or behavioral health care – PREFFERED.
- Work experience or strong desire to work in urban community health setting – PREFERRED.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – REQUIRED.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.95 - $43.43 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
Work setting:
- Community health center
- In-person
Education:
Experience:
- Social work: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- St. Louis, MO 63111 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- St. Louis, MO 63111: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person