Change Manager | Houston, TX
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What you'll do
- Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with primary care staff.
- Identify, refer and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health services and other services as needed.
- Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
- Provides brief, solution focused behavioral interventions with active development of behavioral change plan.
- Teaches patients and families about care, prevention and treatment enhancement techniques.
- Assists primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial challenges.
- Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
- Works with primary care team to efficiently and effectively treat and manage patients with chronic and new onset emotional and/or health problems.
- Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required
What they're looking for
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- 2+ years of experience as a Therapist
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Overview
The behavioral health clinician, as part of the primary care treatment team, triages and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. The behavioral health clinician provides quality clinical mental health consultation to providers and staff as requested. Additionally, the behavioral health clinician provides diagnostic mental health assessments, interventions, education, and referrals to further treatment to patients in the primary care setting. May also care a small caseload of patients for ongoing therapy in traditional outpatient setting.
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Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with primary care staff. Identify, refer and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health services and other services as needed.
Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and the development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
Provides brief, solution focused behavioral interventions with active development of behavioral change plan.
Teaches patients and families about care, prevention and treatment enhancement techniques.
Department Specific Job Function
Assists primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial challenges.
Assess the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts.
Works with primary care team to efficiently and effectively treat and manage patients with chronic and new onset emotional and/or health problems.
Non Essential Job Functions
Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required
Qualifications
Education Level
Field of Study
Master's Degree
Social Work
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Experience Requirement
Work Experience
Length of Experience
Therapist
2+ years
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements
Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral intervention to individuals, families, couples and groups with behavioral health/substance abuse problems. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients and other behavioral health clinicians.
Carle Health Company Overview
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Salary Range
The compensation range for this position is $29.29per hour - $50.38per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.Company
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