Behavioral Health Consultant

Postdoctoral Psychologist

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: improve our community's health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Description

• Provide brief, targeted interventions for 8-12 patients per day.
• Screen and evaluate individuals for mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Conduct brief interventions for individuals with behavioral health problems.
• Offer behavioral support to assist individuals in improving health status and managing chronic illness.
• Meet regularly with the primary care team to plan care and discuss cases.
• Support primary care physicians/teams in identifying and behaviorally intervening with patients who could benefit from behavioral health needs within the primary care practice.
• Provide front line interventions focusing on managing behavioral health needs within the primary care practice.
• Manage a population of patients versus specialty care.
• Identify problem behaviors, discuss their impact, and make decisions regarding care.
• Develop specific and goal-directed interventions using monitoring forms, behavioral "prescriptions," and multiple interventions simultaneously.
• Provide educational materials, handouts, and use teach-back strategies tailored to patients' specific issues.
• Provide clear and concise feedback to Primary Care Providers, describe action plans, and establish plans for follow-up.
• Promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the clinic's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Attain all agreed-upon goals and objectives within specified time frames as part of the clinic's overall mission.
• Follow the clinic's Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens responsibly.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Current LCSW or LPC.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage with three comprehensive plan options through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, including access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental insurance through Cigna's DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed's Insight network.
• Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on demand available.

Holidays

Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.