Behavioral Medicine Specialist Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional

In a Consultant-Liaison role, evaluates and diagnosis Health Plan members seen in primary care who have mental disorders or behavioral conditions that affect or are a consequence of their medical condition.

• Utilizes principles of Health Psychology to develop implement, coordinate and evaluate treatment plans for referred members that may include crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, psychoeducation groups and brief case management.


• Prepares concise intake evaluations and treatment plans, and maintains ongoing confidential progress records in accord with state and NCQA regulations.


• Provides education and support to members and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes.


• Co-manages medical conditions through the use of nonpharmacologic and behavioral interventions in order to leverage physician time and develop appropriate patterns of utilization.


• Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.


• Provides consultation and training to other members of the APC team in the areas of mental health, behavioral medicine and health psychology.


• Provides consultation on program development, and conducts program evaluation and outcome assessment, as needed.


• Serves as liaison and refers to the Psychiatry Department, Chemical Dependency Services, Behavioral Health Education, specialty behavioral medicine services and other Medical Teams as appropriate.

Secondary Functions:

• Embedded in Adult and Family Medicine.

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• Masters degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field required from an accredited college or university.

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)

• National Provider Identifier required at hire
  

• Knowledge of learning theory and behavioral medicine.
• Knowledge of state regulations and licensing standards related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team, and in a primary care environment.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting.