Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Specialist plays an essential role in evaluating the mental health needs of patients and delivering holistic care management in a primary care environment. This position involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate referrals and implement interventions aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes for patients.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients to identify their mental health requirements.
- Provide comprehensive management of care for patients within a primary care framework.
- Collaborate with various healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated referrals.
- Implement evidence-based interventions to improve patient health results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish to communicate effectively with a diverse patient demographic.
Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
