The Behavioral Health Care Intensivist identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within a primary care setting. They provide diagnostic evaluations, develop biopsychosocial treatment plans, and coordinate care with internal and external healthcare providers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy and possess a valid California LCSW or LMFT license. One to two years of relevant experience providing inpatient, outpatient, or consultative services is required.
postgraduate degreeCounselingTreatment planningCare coordinationPatient educationRisk assessmentCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationElectronic health record (EHR)Biopsychosocial assessmentSuicide preventionBehavioral health assessmentMental status examDSM-5 diagnosisPsychiatric diagnostic evaluation
Job description
Bargaining Unit: EAP
Rate of Pay
$54.44/hour + DOE
Summary The Behavioral Health Intensivist, as part of the primary care treatment team identifies, triages and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. The Behavioral Health Care Intensivist provides education strategies and develops specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supports patient self-management of disease and behavior modifications interventions.
Evaluates clinical care, utilization of resources, and development of new clinical tools, forms, and procedures.
Coordinates continuity of patient care with internal and external healthcare providers.
Assists in the development of plan of care in collaboration with the health care team.
Assists primary health care providers in recognizing and treating mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
Assesses the clinical status of patients referred by primary care providers through brief or intensive consultative interventions.
Develops a specific treatment plan based on a biopsychosocial assessment incorporating patient and family goals to include variables such as: environment, support systems, family dynamics, structure, roles & relationships, finances, personality, culture, perception of illness, cognitive and emotional integration of diagnosis, prognosis and expressed needs.
Provides assessment, diagnostic evaluation and counseling services to adults and pediatric patients.
Coordinates Behavioral Health referrals
Follow-up Care includes:
Contacts patients
Schedules appointment for counseling services as needed
Documents all patient contacts in the EHR
Performs Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation
The diagnostic evaluation is a biopsychosocial assessment
The evaluation may include discussion with family or other sources in addition to the patient
The diagnostic interview is indicated for initial or periodic diagnostic evaluation of a patient for suspected or diagnosed psychiatric illness
Documents the required Diagnostic Assessment
Date
Chief Complaint
Referral Source
Completes Medical and Mental Health History:
Assesses development, strengths and vulnerabilities
Obtains information from family/caregivers as needed
Obtains information through review of the medical record
Examination:
Completes Mental Status Exam
Diagnoses and Plan of Care
Formulates opinion, tentative diagnosis and recommendations
Uses the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) 5 to diagnose
Evaluates the patient’s ability and willingness to adhere to the treatment plan
Documents HIPAA compliant Treatment Plan Notes to include:
Treatment Plan
Type
Amount
Frequency
Duration
Treatment Goals
Measurable goals
Documents HIPAA compliant Psychotherapy Notes to include:
Date
Time Spent with the patient (length of session)
The specific therapeutic maneuvers used, such as cognitive restructuring, behavior modification, to produce therapeutic change.
Diagnosis: needs to be clearly documented for each visit and related to treatment/therapy.
A periodic summary of goals, progress toward goals, and an updated treatment plan must be included in the health record.
Progress or lack of progress toward the goals stipulated in the individual treatment plan
Legible signature
Documents HIPAA compliant utilizing the Sensitive Note when private information is needed
Identifies and intervenes with barriers and risk factors that may impede treatment of comorbidities.
Assures annual or as needed appropriate screening tools including PHQ 9, ACES, AUDIT, SBIRT/CRAFFT, and GAD 7 are completed and results are documented within the Electronic Health Record.
Follows up with PHQ 9, GAD7 and SBIRT/CRAFFT screening tool results and provides counseling services and/or refers to appropriate clinical specialist.
Participates in team consultations; helps to direct goals of care discussions; symptom assessment; and helps to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
Works with the primary care provider to refer cases to mental health specialists as appropriate.
Assists in the detection of at-risk patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
Serves as liaison with the health system and other outpatient services to ensure care coordination and appropriate assignments and resource allocation to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care related to Behavioral Health.
Assists in the prevention of relapse and assists in the process of suicide prevention.
Provides education to patients, families and staff about care, prevention and treatment enhancement techniques.
Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.
Serves as a member of committees as requested.
Furthers the mission of the organization through active support of the strategic goals.
Participates in the collection of data, health outcomes reporting, and clinical audits.
Pursues professional growth and demonstrates professional behavior in all interactions.
Adheres to patient care standards and follows Hospital policies and procedures.
Schedules, coordinates, and hosts conference calls and/or live meetings with key agency stakeholders and Clinic Providers and staff as well as Wellness Neighborhood leaders and partners.
Represents the Health System before external stakeholders, including community groups, nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, health systems, and others as directed.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Education/Experience Master's Degree Masters’ degree in Social Work OR Marriage and Family Therapy from four year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have provided inpatient, outpatient or consultative services to at least 30 patients during the past 12 months.
1-2 years relevant experience
Required Licenses/Certifications California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Issued by the Behavioral Science-Examiners.
Upon hire
CA LCSW OR CA LMFT required when assigned to practice in California
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Upon hire
CA LCSW OR CA LMFT required when assigned to practice in California
Nevada Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Upon hire
NV LCSW Required when assigned to practice in Nevada.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Upon hire
BLS
Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification).
Within 3 months of hire into job
Other Experience/Qualifications Required
Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative.
A team player that can follow a system and protocol to achieve a common goal.
Highly organized and well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Able to maintain confidentiality with all aspects of information in accordance with practice, State and Federal regulations.
Proficiency in the use of computers including accessing the Electronic Health Record (EHR), timekeeping, email and excel.
