Behavioral Health Consultant II - Westside Health Center Family Medicine

The Social Worker / Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides brief perinatal mental health and substance abuse interventions to clients in a fast-paced setting. This individual is expected to engage in an integrated obstetrical care team to identify co-occurring behavioral health needs: assessments, diagnosis, outcomes, planning and working closely with medical clinicians to reduce barriers accessing mental health care. This role supports the Family Medicine clinic at the Westside Health Center location. This is a full time, benefit eligible position typically working Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.

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Who we are:

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.

Our Mission: 

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision: 

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values:

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Build a stronger culture through treating all patients and staff with respect, dignity and compassion.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Requirements:

• Either a Master of Social Work (LLMSW) license, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), or a Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP) by the State of Michigan required – as determined by program requirements.  Must have a CAADC certification through MCBAP or be able to apply for a Development Plan within 30 days of hire
• Preferred: A Master of Social Work (LMSW) license, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) by the State of Michigan  – as determined by program requirements. 
• Previous mental health and/or substance abuse assessment and treatment experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Responsibilities:

• Provide brief interventions in an integrated team setting assessing clients’ behavioral health and substance use disorder needs and referrals to treatment.
•   Assess and diagnose psychopathology including mental health and/or substance use disorders according to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
•   Utilize Motivational Interviewing, Brief Action Planning, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) methods to address co-occurring mental health, substance use, and physical health care needs.
•   Make referrals internally and externally as needed based on client needs, including coordinating care between providers and therapists.
•   Coordinate with community, referral, and funding sources to provide needed services.
•   Participate in regularly-scheduled huddles and case conferences with the treatment team.
•   Maintain current authorizations for service and complete utilization reviews.
•   Coordinate with primary care providers and psychiatrists to effectively treat the biological aspects of behavioral health disorders.
•   Provide interventions, safety planning, and/or referrals for patients who are in crisis situations.
•   Perform screenings, brief interventions, and referrals to treatment.
•   Adequately prepare for and attend required supervi