Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician I
Position Summary
The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (IBHC) is part of the outpatient primary/specialty care clinic team and works closely with the medical provider, nurse, medical assistant, and other team members targeting behavioral health needs to include the mental health and substance use challenges of the patient population. The IBHC provides evidence-based time-limited assessment, consultation, and therapy services to patients and families to promote behavioral health across the lifespan through easy-access, excellent interdisciplinary teams, and integrated care both individually and in group settings making/coordinating referrals to external community resources when necessary. Works within the medical clinic setting in collaboration with the medical care team, as well as community agencies to foster patient wellness and satisfaction in a warm, therapeutic, and respectful manner.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with the medical provider and outpatient clinic team ensuring delivery of comprehensive clinical services to primary care patients that target interventions to improve patient functioning, behavior and clinical outcomes
Systematically tracks treatment response and complete clinical documentation in the patient's EHR within required timeline
Identifies and evaluates health risk behavior(s), assesses and diagnoses mental health and substance use conditions, develops care plans, and provides brief, targeted interventions to support optimum mental, behavioral, emotional and physical health
Participates in offering stepped behavioral health care to patients, collaborating with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for psychiatric medication management needs and referring to specialty mental health and substance use care when warranted
Supports medical team as needed around assessing and intervening for patients at risk of harming themselves or others, domestic violence. Identifies a safety plan and refers to appropriate services
Participates in patient care staffing(s) with the clinical care team
Provides clinical consultation and psycho-educational trainings on behavioral health related topics to staff, students, consumers, and other agencies as requested
Participates in medical clinic and department performance improvement meetings as well as in-service training opportunities
May provide general supervision to unlicensed behavioral health clinicians and bachelor's degree students as assigned
Meets minimum direct service productivity requirements as defined by manager
Maintains understanding of insurance payer requirements and processes for billing
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Performs other related duties as assigned
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in social work or counseling required
Licensure and/or certification as required by the State of Idaho required
Current licensure in Idaho as LMSW/LPC, OR current licensure in another state as LMSW/LPC or equivalent AND license in the State of Idaho to be obtained within six months required
Minimum 1 year of experience providing direct behavioral services that include: assessment, consultation, evaluation, plan development, treatment coordination, and case management to patients in a healthcare setting or community mental health center required
Highly effective communication skills and ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and documentation within the EHR required
Familiarity with evidence-based brief treatment; Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy preferred
Previous experience with integration of behavioral health and medical care, wellness, and population health models preferred
Previous experience providing education on behavioral health topics to patients, families and health care providers preferred
Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices
Working Conditions
Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
Typical equipment used in an office job
Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
Robust and interactive employee referral program
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please contact Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org or the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.