The primary responsibilities for Behavioral Health Specialist will be to provide health consultation to adults and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning and to collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to develop a patient centered plan of care that will improve outcomes, decrease cost and improve the patient's experience. When social determinants of health are a factor, the Behavioral Health Specialist may address these through connections to community resources and services.
Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High energy and ability to function effectively in a dynamic work environment
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to review reports and complete data validation
- Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel and reporting databases
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
- Promote the delivery of high quality service to our patients through comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health needs.
- Provide effective treatment planning and assistance for patients to help them successfully achieve their goals.
- Evaluate psychiatric related crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.
- Actively participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support the integrated health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and in the development of strategic approaches designed to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
- Assist the primary care physician and care team to develop care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.
- Provide assessment, consultation and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders.
- Teach patients, families and members of the care team techniques that can be used to improved success with behavior modification.
- Monitor key indicators of the success of the behavioral health program, identifying opportunities and making suggestions for improvement.
Minimum Job Qualifications
- Licensure or other certifications: Georgia license in Social Work (LCSW) or Psychology (LP) required. Maintains current BLS certification.
- Educational Requirements: Masters Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or PhD in Clinical Psychology.
- Minimum Experience: Three (3) years experience in a hospital, agency or institution providing related health care services. Must be able to demonstrate a base of knowledge related to behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions and have a thorough understanding of psycho-pharmacology.
- Other:
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person