Behavioral Health Consultant (Pediatrics or Adult) - LMSW

Are you passionate about providing behavioral health care to the underserved?

If so, Family Care Health Centers (FCHC) is on the hunt for a Behavioral Health Consultant (Pediatrics or Adult) who is an LMSW.

As a BHC - LMSW, the employee is responsible for providing same day behavioral health diagnostic assessment and interventions for patients of FCHC. Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with Primary Care Providers (PCPs), BH Care Managers, and other members of the team (RNs, MAs, CHWs) in the delivery of comprehensive and integrated behavioral health care services.
• Providing same-day behavioral health consultation for patients of FCHC as requested by the PCP, including assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and brief intervention.

Clinical Practice Skills:

• Define problems accurately and use best practice to implement intervention rapidly.
• Conduct assessments with a solid understanding of DSM-5-TR, family systems, the connection between physical and mental health, and the impact of trauma on patients’ families.

Consultation Skills:

• Tailor PCP recommendations to the primary care setting; focus on recommendations that support the provider’s treatment of BH in primary care.
• Conduct effective curbside consultations.
• Employ knowledge of BH Medications to help PCPs treat complex BH conditions and substance use disorders, including consultation with psychiatry (internally, MOCPAP).
• Provide presentations to PCPs on BH topics of interest.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work – REQUIRED.
• Active MO state license (LMSW) – REQUIRED.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in the field of social work or behavioral health care – PREFFERED.
• Work experience or strong desire to work in urban community health setting – PREFERRED.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – REQUIRED.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.55 - $31.65 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63111 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person