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About the Role

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) serves as a vital member of Cayuga Integrated Behavioral Health (CIBH), an innovative and growing service within Cayuga Medical Associates. The BHC will work in close collaboration with other members of the CIBH team to expand access to high-quality mental health services to CMA's primary care population using a blended Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) and Collaborative Care (CoCM) approach. We are looking for individuals with a passion for caring for others and a willingness to be creative in an emerging program that supports our community's mental health.

Responsibilities

Work in close concert with patients' medical providers and the integrated team to offer rapid access to brief mental and behavioral health assessment and intervention to help meet defined patient care goals.
Provide training in Clinical or Medical Social Work, or Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
Collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting.
Maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
Perform assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Utilize evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders.
Apply basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common mental health disorders within the scope of primary care.
Engage patients in a therapeutic relationship.
Work with patients by telephone/telehealth as well as in person.
Utilize electronic medical record systems.

Requirements

New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/Behavioral Health Consultant OR Licensed Psychologist/Behavioral Health Consultant.
Pediatric experience/interest is preferred, although not required.
Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced medical environments.
Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
Working knowledge of differential diagnosis for common mental health and substance use conditions.
Familiarity with using electronic medical record systems.
Ability to lift 40 lb.

Skills

Clinical Social Work
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH)
Collaborative Care (CoCM)
Motivational interviewing
Problem-solving treatment
Behavioral activation
Cognitive behavioral therapy

Location

260 Tompkins St Cortland

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

No minimum post-degree/post-licensure experience required

Education Level

Master's Degree in Social Work OR Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

About the Company

Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing.
Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home.
Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.

Equal Opportunity

Centralus Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.