CCI Health Services’ mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone.
Why Work at CCI?
Extensive benefits plan
Generous PTO Plan
403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance
Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Consultant will provide effective culturally competent behavioral health assessments and therapy to individuals, families and groups in a community-based in-person Primary Care setting. The positions would work flexibly as part of an integrated primary care team that promotes integrated behavioral health.
Key Functions And Responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to patients' treatment
Provide mental health and substance abuse assessments
Provide Individual, Couples and family short-term mental health treatment for adults, children and teens using evidence-based interventions such as CBT, MI, trauma informed care and/or Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Relates to a wide variety of people including members of ethnic and sexual minority populations and is respectful of individual and cultural differences
Conduct substance abuse screenings and brief counseling or referral for addictions treatment
Develop and implement treatment plans based on patients’ expressed goals. Complete and maintain client- related records in the EMR (ECW), daily
Follow regulations for documentation and billing
Collaborate and/or consult with other team members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans
Coordinate clinical approaches with the medical team
Refer patients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary
Manage patient crises as needed. Modify treatment activities and documentation to comply with changes in patient’s status for accreditation or regulatory requirements
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, or supporting patients, as appropriate
Monitor patients’ use of medications and encourage their collaboration with prescribers
Learn about new developments in counseling and health by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies
Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health and substance abuse screening and treatment
Provide leadership in integrated care team collaboration
Successfully meet productivity targets including group therapy or clinical supervision requirements
Develop cultural competence to work with a diverse population including refugees and asylees.
Provides office-based appointments.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to provide proof of independent licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C),
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Minimum 2 years providing therapy to children, teens and adults with mental health needs
Excellent team-based communication skills with primary care team, supervisors and other CCI staff
Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and process work to completion
Preferred Bi-lingual (Spanish, Amharic, Pashto) capabilities in reading, writing, and speaking preferred and understanding how to use interpreter services
Ability to develop therapeutic rapport and engage patients in treatment using clinical skills including Motivational Interviewing in a culturally based manner
Ability to provide crisis intervention services to patients, an ability to be flexible, use new ideas, and operate in a fast-paced health environment
Prior experience collaborating with physicians and other health care providers, social service agencies, and/or education system desired
Enthusiasm for innovation, data driven decisions, clinical and financial outcomes
Other duties as assigned
CCI Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer **
Founded in 1972, CCI Health Services is a diverse and inclusive workplace grounded in community. Located in the Washington, DC Metro Area, each year CCI cares for more than 60,000 individuals in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. As a non-profit, CCI is committed to improving health equity through the provision of affordable primary care for all, across all stages of life. Visit ccicares.org for more information.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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