Behavioral Health Consultant- Bariatrics (Full-Time/Day) Cherry Hill
12 days ago
New Brunswick
Job Details The position will provide behavioral health assessments, brief evidenced-based interventions, clinical/consultative services and education using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, for patients and their family in Jefferson primary care practices of varying specialties and within the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) in this role will also provide consultation with the Primary Care Provider (PCP) to enhance the understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning, and assist in the ongoing care and monitoring of patients' behavioral health care and biopsychosocial treatment plans. Ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion and is consistent with State laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines. Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The BHC will provide targeted, real-time assessments and individual, couples and/or family consultations and brief interventions including: • Identifying, triaging, and managing primary care patients with medical and/or behavioral health problems., • Functional and strength-based assessment and diagnosis., • Psychoeducation for patients and their support systems., • Motivational Interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction., • Brief problem solving cognitive intervention aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self-efficacy., • Supportive therapy, group therapy and other psychosocial treatment modalities as needed., • Medication adherence counseling and disease self-management counseling., • Self-Care Plan development and skills training to facilitate disease self- management, improved coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation; and substance use/abuse evaluation, identification of maladaptive coping strategies, and development of harm reduction strategies., • Provide effective treatment planning and assisting patients in successfully achieving goals., • Assist primary health care providers in recognizing, treating and managing patients with chronic emotional, psychosocial, substance use and/or physical health problems within the primary care setting., • Collaborate with the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease., • Triaging and referring patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate., • Timely and succinct feedback to PCPs regarding consultation findings and recommendations., • Be immediately available to the health center staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency., • Participate as a member of the health center staff in the event of any other kind of emergency., • Complete all charting as needed and required by contracted funding sources: including assessments, progress notes, and billing., • Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson. EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Masters in Social Work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree as determined by the Council on Social Work Education; or PhD/PsyD in Psychology at an accredited university or college. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD; PsyD) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting is required. Prefer three or more years of outpatient clinical behavioral health experience Salary Range $65,054.10 to $92,701.13 The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 354 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, New Jersey, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa?tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.