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Job Description Summary The Telehealth Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) reports to the Collaborative Care Manager in the Center for Telehealth. This position serves as a BHCM for a telehealth-enabled collaborative care program supporting patients in rural primary care sites. The BHCM supports patient enrollment in program, administers regular behavioral health assessments, provides brief intervention, motivational interviewing, and case management as appropriate, all remotely via telehealth.
The BHCM is responsible for the coordination of behavioral health treatment with the primary care providers (PCP) at rural sites and proactively communicates patient needs and treatment recommendations to the PCP. The BHCM will also engage in weekly caseload review and consultation with the psychiatric consultant. Additionally, the BHCM will support training and implementation of this program at rural clinic sites and serve as a key member of the pilot grant research team.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004459 CHSCorp
- Telehealth
- Psych Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description The Telehealth Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) reports to the Collaborative Care Manager in the Center for Telehealth. This position serves as a BHCM for a telehealth-enabled collaborative care program supporting patients in rural primary care sites. The BHCM supports patient enrollment in program, administers regular behavioral health assessments, provides brief intervention, motivational interviewing, and case management as appropriate, all remotely via telehealth. The BHCM is responsible for the coordination of behavioral health treatment with the primary care providers (PCP) at rural sites and proactively communicates patient needs and treatment recommendations to the PCP. The BHCM will also engage in weekly caseload review and consultation with the psychiatric consultant. Additionally, the BHCM will support training and implementation of this program at rural clinic sites and serve as a key member of the pilot grant research team. Additional Job Description Master’s degree from an accredited college/university required in social work, psychology, counseling, or social welfare program plus 1-2 years of related psychiatric/behavioral health case management experience OR Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology, counseling, or social welfare program plus 3-5 years of related psychiatric/behavioral health case management experience required. Clinical licensure preferred. Critical thinking skills and strong interpersonal skills essential. Excellent organizational and time management abilities, and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Skilled with patient interaction, problem solving, navigation, and listening. This position has the opportunity to work primarily remotely in SC, with occasional travel to primary care sites and the MUSC Center for Telehealth in Charleston. Physical Requirements Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous Sitting: Continuous Walking: Continuous Climbing stairs: Infrequent Working indoors: Continuous Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent Working from elevated areas: Frequent Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent Kneeling: Infrequent Bending at the waist: Continuous Twisting at the waist: Frequent Squatting: Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous Reaching overhead: Frequent Reaching in all directions: Continuous Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous Full use of both legs: Continuous Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous Color discrimination: Continuous Depth perception : Continuous Peripheral vision: Continuous Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous Tactile sensory function: Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required : Frequent Latex-safe environment: Continuous If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees