Behavioral Health Consultant

Org Marketing Statement

Today, Jefferson Health and its network of hospitals and physician practices serve patients throughout the Delaware Valley. We have a robust network of 18 hospitals, 3500 physicians, 9600 nurses, 3,876 licensed beds, and physician practices throughout the counties of:

• Bucks
• Camden
• Gloucester
• Montgomery
• Philadelphia

We are Philadelphia's second largest employer, and nationally ranked by US News & World Report in seven specialties including #2 Ophthalmology (Wills Eye), #9 Rehabilitation (MossRehab), #10 in Orthopedics (Rothman Orthopaedics at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, 3B Orthopedics, the Abington Orthopedic & Spine). Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, Jefferson Health provides the exceptional care you expect – close to home or work – through our broad family of primary care physicians and specialists. Jefferson Health is home to nationally ranked experts who provide a personalized care plan for you. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health is one of only 70 NCI-designated cancer centers in the country. With more than 30,000 employees, we are the largest health system in the Philadelphia region by total licensed beds. And our work to improve lives is never done.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

Responsibilities

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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.

Responsibilities :

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson

• Provides targeted, real-time assessments and individual, couples and/or family consultations and brief interventions.

• Provides 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 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.

• Complete all charting as needed and required by contracted funding sources: including assessments, progress notes, and billing.

• Triaging and referring patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate.

• Participate as a member of the health center staff in the event of any other kind of emergency; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Experience, Education, Certification(s), License(s)

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. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist

(PhD; PsyD). Minimum one year of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.