Description
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Summary:
The Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM) is a core member of the integrated team-based care model of the primary care practice. The BHCM is responsible for supporting and coordinating the behavioral health needs of patients.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the patient’s care team to coordinate the behavioral health needs of the patients.
• Screen and assess patients for common behavioral health disorders and facilitate engagement and follow-up care.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care, including self-management aspects, in collaboration with the patient &/or caregiver and the patient’s care team.
• Provide patient education about their behavioral health condition, medications, and available treatment options.
• Guide patients in developing skills and/or strategies for managing problems and triggers to decrease relapse and reduce risk.
• Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidenced-based psychosocial treatments as clinically indicated.
• Participate in weekly caseload review meetings with consultant psychiatrist and communicate the resulting treatment plan to the patient’s medical provider and LCSW if applicable.
• Assist with coordination of appropriate internal and external referrals for behavioral health treatment/counseling for patients as clinically indicated.
• Document assessments, patient progress, treatment recommendations and care plan in the electronic medical record (EMR) so as to be shared with the patient’s care team.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety and well-being of clients in emergency situations.
Other information:
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mental health related field
• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health or a related field
• Driver's license and access to transportation
Preferred
• Previous case management experience.
• Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches such as Problem-Solving Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Activation).
• Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders.
• Ability to engage with patient in a therapeutic relationship.
• Experience navigating an electronic medical record (such as Epic)
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Blue MD Administration
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: DR PARK
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
