Behavorial Health Consultant

Seeking a Behavioral Health professional to provide short-term, individualized clinical interventions. This role is centered in a trauma informed care approach with emphasis on harm reduction and motivational interviewing to elicit behavioral change and adherence with medical recommendations and treatment plans. This role serves as the behavioral health subject matter expert (SME) within an interdisciplinary care team comprised of primary care providers, nurses, medical / social work care managers, psychiatrists, pharmacy, community health workers, and resource specialists.

Qualification Include :

• Clinically licensed in the state of Maryland with 3+ years of experience in a behavioral health related field including social work, mental health, and / or addiction.
• Licenses must allow for clinical practice and may include : LCSW-C, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LMHC, PhD, PsyD.
• 2+ years of experience in a community mental health center, FQHC, inpatient psychiatric facility or other setting that serves clientele with complex behavioral health needs.
• Experience with complex government-sponsored populations preferred, e.g., Medicaid, Medicare beneficiaries.
• Experience with member engagement, transitions of care, interdisciplinary clinical care, and / or case management preferred.
• Telehealth experience preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to independently manage a caseload
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to modify communication to the member's needs / comprehension level.
• Experience working in multiple electronic health records.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to triage and prioritize patient needs.
• Proven ability to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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