- Experience in an integrated healthcare setting;
- Passion for serving uninsured, under-insured, and low-income populations;
- Strong clinical skills in addressing mental health and substance abuse issues, including assessment, referral, and brief therapy;
- Familiarity with psychological interventions in preventative healthcare and behavioral medicine;
- Ability to effectively work with diverse patient populations, utilizing medical interpreters when necessary;
- Excellent problem-solving skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask in a busy medical clinic environment;
- Proficiency in administering, scoring, and interpreting screening tools and health-setting instruments;
- Understanding of Recovery Models in mental health;
- Training and experience in empirically supported treatments applicable to various patients and conditions in medical settings;
- Experience in structured quality improvement methods;
- Knowledge of key principles and methods associated with Patient-Centered Medical Homes;
- Experience with Electronic Health Records. to learn more about the County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department and follow us on to stay up-to-date.
- Provides brief mental health and behavioral interventions (e.g., - sessions for broad range of concerns) to support patients in addressing behaviors that create health concerns (including but not limited to stress management, alcohol misuse, weight management, and coping with chronic illness); uses self-management/home-based practice interventions to teach patients, families, and staff about care; assists clients and their families in understanding physical or mental health needs and impairments and their response to them, accepting the need for treatment, and working toward the solution of problems, thereby strengthening clients' efforts toward their recovery goals.
- Using brief assessments (e.g., PHQ-, PCL, AUDIT C, etc.), routinely makes assessments on initial consultation and develops treatment around functional outcomes and long-lasting solutions (may include prevention of relapse or morbidity in reoccurring/chronic conditions); triages appropriately and efficiently to specialty mental health services and/or other providers for continuity of care and to assure that clients receive appropriate types of service; further manages the care of clients by assessing and referring them to public and private behavioral health providers and by monitoring their progress.
- Documents in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) all clinical activity presenting diagnostic and interview findings, clinical evaluations, and recommendations. As a member of a team, reviews diagnosis and treatment plans of clinic staff and consults with Primary Care Providers and other care team members regarding a plan of care for patients.
- Provides education to the Team on Behavioral Health Issues, as well as consultation on tips for successful care management and patient facilitation.
- Participates in program evaluation and/or performance improvement activities. Employment Standards
- Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; OR ,
- Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California State Board of Medical Examiners. NOTE: Professional Licensure: Applicants must possess licensure in their profession from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or California State Board of Medical Examiners at the time of application.
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Behavioral Health Specialist - Goleta, United States - County of Santa Barbara
Description
POSITION:The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) is embedded within the primary care clinic of Public Health. The BHS clinician, under general direction, provides brief, evidence-based mental health and behavioral interventions to support patients in addressing behaviors that impact health within the primary care setting; they provide education and develop behavioral change plans for patients; and maintain an active presence on the primary care team.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Behavioral Health Specialist is the journey-level professional classification for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and Clinical Psychologists. Incumbents provide professional mental health services in a Primary Health Care setting using time-limited, evidence-based interventions to support patients addressing behaviors that impact health.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:
Examples of Duties
Additional Requirements: Independent travel is required for some positions in this class. If so, a valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
Background Investigation: Finalists for positions in this class will be required to pass a pre-offer, job-related background investigation.
Knowledge of: Specialized evidence-based interventions and treatments for general behavioral health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance abuse problems) and areas of physical health that impact behavioral health (e.g., chronic pain, obesity and diabetes); consultation and liaison skills; medical literacy, as demonstrated by familiarity with common medical terms, front-line psychiatric medications, understanding of medical culture, and previous experience as part of interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Ability to: Work effectively as part of interdisciplinary teams to effectively and efficiently provide clinical services using behavioral health techniques (e.g., chronic disease management, weight management, tobacco cessation, stress management, etc.); develop coherent treatment strategies that are problem-focused and solution oriented; integrate, collaborate and communicate diagnostic and treatment recommendations with team on behavioral health issues; prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports; make sound, professional assessments in a compressed period of time; collaborate effectively with a diverse client and family population with unique backgrounds and needs; establish compassionate but professional relationships with clients.
