Primary Care Behavioral Health-Master's Level

Position Summary:

The Primary Care Behavioral Health Provider – Master's Level operates as a behavioral health consultant on the medical team utilizing the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of care. Acting as a generalist, the PCBH Provider sees patients of all ages with wide-ranging medical, behavioral health and behaviorally influenced conditions. As a fully integrated member of the primary care team, the PCBH provider provides episodic behavioral health services and interventions to a high volume of patients.

Program Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments and short-term therapy for clients of all ages and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds, utilizing interpretation services when indicated.
• Prioritize and provide on-demand consultations as well as manage scheduled appointments to individuals, couples, and/or family adhering to the norm of a fast-paced primary care environment
• Utilize therapeutic modalities that support wellness, improved quality of life and behavior change such as behavioral and cognitive behavioral modalities, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, etc.
• Consult with medical colleagues in real-time to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of patient-centered biopsychosocial treatment plans
• Close all charts within forty-eight (48) hours of visit - ability to do concurrent/concordant charting/typing; including assessments, progress notes, and billing
• Assist in staff and provider training in Primary Care Behavioral Health Model
• Participate in behavioral health quality improvement activities
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision, and seek peer consultation as needed
• Provide clinical supervision of interns and non-licensed clinicians, as appropriate.
• Provide risk assessments and develop comprehensive safety plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey
• Keeps abreast of all insurance requirements and submits paperwork accordingly.
• Continually evaluates service and maintains a productivity level that adequately meets the goals of the department and ensures access to the clients seeking services.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:

Education and Licensure:

• Master’s degree or Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling from a Massachusetts accredited, licensure-eligible program required.

• Must be eligible for and actively working towards independent licensure within 6 months of start date.

• Direct clinical work with individuals, children, and families is required.

Reports directly to the Manager of Primary Care Behavioral Health

EOE