Behavioral Health Consultant- Darley Green

Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

ChristianaCare's Integrated Behavioral Health department is looking to hire a Full Time Behavioral Health Consultant to support the Primary Care- Darley Green practice in Claymont DE.The Behavioral Health Consultant will contribute to the overall clinical operation of the behavioral health department and the daily care of the outpatient population in primary care. The Behavioral Health Consultant will function as a member of the clinical team through collaboration, providing individual psychotherapy, consultation, assessment, treatment and behavioral health education and will provide collaboration with and a conduit to Behavioral Health and support an integrated model of health care. - - -Work Schedule:

• Monday- Friday: 8am- 4:30pm.
• Consideration for a hybrid schedule can be explored during the interview process.
• No weekends or holidays.Key Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide psychological care appropriate for the Primary Care population. - This requires the ability to conduct assessments, individual psychotherapy, obtain and interpret information, to identify age and culturally specific patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
  • Demonstrates the ability to function in a consult and liaison role for the Primary Care department meeting the acute needs of patients and providing outpatient psychotherapy as appropriate.
  • Coordinates transition of care to community setting as necessary; maintains knowledge of resources including community providers and support organizations appropriate for the patient population served
  • Develops group support and therapy activity as appropriate for the specific Primary Care population, and as needed within the Christiana Care Health System
  • Maintains connection and consultation with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
  • Identifies service gaps pertaining to patients' psychosocial needs and plans programs that address the psychosocial needs of patients.
  • Implements programs effectively and evaluates effectiveness of programs, making modifications as needed.Benefits & Incentives
    • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
    • Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
    • Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
    • 12 week paid parental leave.
    • Tuition assistance
    • Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!Qualifications:
      • Master's or doctor's degree which qualifies in their state for licensure or certification is required.
      • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW, LPC or LPCMH preferred.
      • Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) and Mental Health Counselors (MHCs) with at least 2 years or 3,000 hours of postmaster's degree clinically supervised experience required and must be licensed in order to bill independently.
      • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in mental health setting preferred. -At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care.Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location. - Feel free to apply and come join us at ChristianaCare!#LI-RT1

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