JOB REQUIREMENTS: We\'re Hiring! Do you have a passion for our community
and the skill set to support growth at an up-and-coming health
organization? Progressive Community Health Centers is seeking an
experienced professional to serve as a Behavior Health Consultant -
Licensed Clinical Social Worker at our Lisbon Avenue Health Center.
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Behavioral Health and
supported by the Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) team. Who are we?
Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent
non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency\'s
mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by
providing culturally competent services that address identified needs.
We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients
annually, a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away
from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a
patient-centered philosophy and provide range of services that include
family medicine, internal medicine, women\'s health, urgent care,
dental, radiology and integrated behavioral health. We also offer
supportive services such as case management, health education and
benefits enrollment. JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Director
of Behavioral Health, the Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is
responsible for patient care and a variety of administrative tasks. The
BHC, as part of the primary care treatment team, identifies, triages,
and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within
the primary care setting. In addition, the BHC provides skills training
through psychoeducation and other patient strategies and will develop
specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health
protocols for target populations. Responsibilities Assist primary health
care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and
psychosocial problems. Assess the clinical status of patients referred
by primary care providers through brief consultative contacts. Work with
primary care team to treat and manage patients with chronic emotional
and/or health problems efficiently and effectively. Work with primary
care provider to refer cases to mental health specialists as
appropriate. Assist in the detection of \"at risk\" patients and
development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical
deterioration. Assist in preventing relapse or morbidity in conditions
that tend to recur over time. Evaluate patient care plans with primary
care team. Teach patients, families, and staff regarding care,
prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques. Attend and participate
in meetings and Quality Improvement activities as required. Respond to
patient or co-worker complaints and work toward a positive resolution of
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