Behavioral Health Consultant

Job Details: Job Location: Venado Valley Health Center

• Phoenix, AZ, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $79800.00 - $97660.00Salary, Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers comprehensive, integrated, and affordable healthcare services to people in need. We serve over 40,000 neighbors with a variety of services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs. At NOAH, we are dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of our employees by fostering a supportive and balanced work environment. We understand the importance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and we strive to create a workplace where our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a difference in our community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Consultant is part of a multi-disciplinary team that delivers brief consultation-based services to community and primary care-based patients. Duties/Responsibilities: Provides full scope of consultative services including client screening and assessment, interventions (consistent with the integrated behavioral health model); facilitates classes and groups as well as social service support, referrals and/or resources.

Develops a measurable, time limited treatment plan. Serves as resource for patients, families and healthcare employees. Facilitates communication between family and other healthcare team members. Collaborates with community resources to formulate and deliver a comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment plan. Effectively utilizes community resources to ensure that treatment plan goals are met.

Consistently meets position productivity expectations. Participates in an integrated approach to patient care/treatment; work with team members to coordinate services that meet the goals and objectives of the health center. Maintains appropriate clinical documentation in a timely manner. Maintains quality care through participation in audit review, policy development and quality improvement programs.

Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of behavioral health services and standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with individuals of various social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Detail-oriented and professional. Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.

Education and Experience

Required: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other behavioral health related field. Actively licensed as: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LMFT (Licensed Marriage Family Therapist) or Licensed Psychologist. License must be in good standing with Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

1+ years of providing behavioral health consultative services or other related experience. 3+ years of healthcare experience. Other Requirements: New Hires are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022). Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or must pass fingerprint clearance within 7 days following hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.