$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
This position will be split between Sanford Family Medicine and Auburn Family Medicine.
As part of the primary care treatment team, the Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) identifies, assesses, triages, documents, and manages primary care patients with medical and behavioral health problems. The BHT will utilize skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies to develop patient self-management, population health programs, and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients using best practice and brief evidence-based treatment interventions. The BHT is a core member of the collaborative team, including the patient’s medical provider and the larger primary care team. The BHT is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload, while also providing crisis intervention and short-term consultation and support to the primary care team for patients in urgent need of same-day contact.
Responsibilities
- (30%)* Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by the primary care provider. Assists in the detection of “at risk” patients and intervenes to attenuate further psychological or physical deterioration. Assists primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychological problems. Consults with the physician as necessary, and refers cases to other behavioral health providers for longer-term care as appropriate. Facilitates and ensures patient engagement and follow-up care.
- (30%)* Uses brief assessment tools with patients to assist in identifying concerns, triaging, and outcomes measurement. Systematically documents treatment response and monitors patients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
- (20%)* Assists in program development (e.g., pain, diabetes, weight loss, insomnia, stress, etc.). Obtains and keeps available patient education materials about common mental health and substance use disorders.
- (20%)* Tracks patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry. Documents in-person and telephone encounters in the registry and uses the system to identify and re-engage patients. Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required systems.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Eliminate barriers to treatment, increase patient/family satisfaction, and improve appropriate utilization of resources. Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the health system. Assist in obtaining financial and other resources for patients and families in need.
Actively participate in scheduled caseload consultations with psychiatrists or other specialties and communicate recommendations to the patient’s medical provider or primary care team.
Accepts accountability for the clinical outcomes and maintains timely, clear, and concise documentation in all required systems.
Provides for the age-specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.
All other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
MSW - Masters of Social Work
Preferred Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master’s Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure, and obtain it within one year of employment.
PCSW - Psychologist/Counselor/Social Worker
Required Equivalent Experience - Licensure as a Licensed Psychologist or Master’s Social Worker in the State of Michigan. Limited License employees must be actively working.
Required Education
Education: Masters Degree
Comments: Knowledge of psychology or social work as normally acquired through completion of a MA or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology or master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Membership in at least one professional organization (i.e. APA, NASW, CFHA, MPA, SSWLHC-MI Chapter, national SSWLHC, etc.) preferred. Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment, and transition planning.
Knowledge of Integrated Behavioral Health practices, processes, and procedures as normally acquired in a primary care setting (preferred), hospital, social agency, or community organization dealing with physical and/or mental health and/or welfare.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief, and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).
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