Behavioral Health Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Appropriately screen, evaluate, and assess clients in both a therapeutic and/or medical setting.
2. Diagnose psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders utilizing DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
3. Utilize evidenced-based treatment strategies based on treatment regime most appropriate for client (such as ACT, CBT, DBT, etc.).
4. Ability to provide brief assessments and brief interventions to clients within a primary care setting as well as complete diagnostic assessments.
5. Develop, provide, and/or oversee group sessions for patients with medical and behavioral health issues.
6. Develop and implement treatment plans with measurable goals for clients and/or families.
7. Regularly evaluate treatment plans, making changes as needed.
8. Respond to clients in crisis situations either person-to-person, through telehealth, or by telephone. Assess client’s safety, with possible referral to practitioner, notification of family and/or arrange for hospitalization.
9. Complete and maintain timely records and reports in an integrated electronic health record regarding client’s progress, services provided, and other clinical information.
10. Work within a team-based care model including participating in clinic huddles, managing assigned patient populations, and collaborating with outside community resources/agencies.
11. Adhere to company policies, practice guidelines, and professional code of ethics.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Quality Improvement:

Participates in improving VFHC performance, processes, or programs through quality improvement which will be demonstrated in at least one instance annually.