Behavior Health Consultant

Company: Kamdon solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

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Powered by ApplicantStack--- Employment Application Software Job Openings > > Behavior Health Consultant Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Behavior Health Consultant Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Summary Title: Behavior Health Consultant Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) ID: 1053i Department: Behavioral Health Department FTE Status: Full-time Job Type: Compensation: Compensatory with Experience Minimum Hourly Pay Rate: Rate of pay is based upon work related experience Location: All Sites located in Chicago, Berwyn, Melrose Park and Oak Park Description PCC Community Wellness Job Description Behavioral Health Consultant
Licensed--Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Department: Behavioral Health DOL Status: Exempt Job Purpose: The Behavioral Health Consultant -- LSW/LPC--provides behavioral health care services to patients in all life cycles. The Behavioral Health Consultant also participates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic psychosocial and medical needs are met. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain patient care hours per week at designated site as determined by the Director of Behavioral health and the Chief Medical Officer. Follow PCC's policies for scheduling, access, chart documentation and availability for communication regarding clinical matters during regular business hours.
  • Patient volume expectation is average 3.5 patients per session worked. A session is defined as 3.5 patient care hours plus 0.5 hrs of administration duties. Number of sessions worked is based on FTE status (e.g. 1.0 FTE = 10 sessions).
  • The number of sessions per week may be modified based upon clinic need, supervision commitments, etc. Modifications are approved by Director of Behavioral Health.
  • Provide consultation and academic support to residents and attending physicians in the areas of behavioral medicine.
  • Participate fully in relevant quality assurance and performance improvement measures.
  • Provide mental health consultation regarding assessment and mental/behavioral health treatment options to established patients.
    • Assess patients' and/or families' bio-psycho-social situations that result in diagnostic conclusions that include development issues, family dynamics and stressors, and a DSM IV multi-axial diagnosis.
    • Document data, assessment, treatment plan and expected outcome in medical record.
    • Identify and follow-up on all referrals you have made to assure continuity of care and patient/family needs are met.
    • Participate in individual and group supervision with goal of achieving Licensure in Clinical Social Work within 2 years of commencement of employment. Supervision will be provided by a PCC Licensed Clinical Social Worker as designated by the Director of BH.
    • Perform any crisis intervention, individual counseling, family counseling, advocacy that is needed for the patient. Marginal Functions:
      • Maintain professional growth which includes attendance at Human Resources training, continuing education units (CEU) and development programs.
      • An allocated three hundred dollars per fiscal year is available to employee for CEU courses. Courses and attendance must be approved by Director of Behavioral Health. Basic Qualifications: Experience/Training:
        • Master's Degree in Social Work from accredited University.
        • Demonstrated skills in the clinical social work practice arena and the ability to work and collaborate on a health care team.
        • Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently handle a demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
        • Ability to function in a computer oriented environment possessing intermediate computer skills in word processing, in automated clinical information systems, accessing emails and conducting internet research.
        • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communications. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Certifications/Licenses:
          • Current and valid driver's licenses.
          • Masters in Social Work from accredited university required.
          • State of Illinois LSW or LPC Physical Demands:
            • Ability to stand, bend and stretch.
            • Ability to travel and maneuver between site locations Language Skills:
              • Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language.
              • Ability to interact and speak effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of people.

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