Job Description:Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC)Location: Columbia, MissouriDepartment: Behavioral Crisis CenterEmployment Type: Full-timeShift: Flexible scheduleJob Overview:Are you a compassionate and dedicated behavioral health professional looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) at our innovative Behavioral Crisis Center in Columbia, Missouri.Columbia, Missouri, a thriving city nestled in the heart of Mid Missouri, boasting an array of recreational attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Finger Lakes State Park, kayaking or relaxing on the beach. Take a stroll through the picturesque University of Missouri campus, admiring its historic buildings and vibrant student culture. Indulge in a culinary adventure downtown, where a variety of restaurants are. There is something for everyone in Columbia, Missouri.Position Perks & Benefits:Competitive payFlexible scheduleComprehensive benefits packagePositive and inclusive work cultureKey Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with primary care providers as a member of the medical team, providing routine consultation and conducting brief assessments and interventions for patients referred for same-day warm hand-offs and follow-up care.
Utilize evidence-based interventions to promote positive health behaviors, assess safety, screen for behavioral health disorders, and address immediate psychological health needs.
Provide clear and concise feedback to providers, establish action plans, and create follow-up plans.
Support integrated patient care by working collaboratively with medical teams, offering education on behavioral health concerns, facilitating referrals to specialty mental health services as needed, and promoting positive working relationships between medical partners and Burrell Behavioral Health.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Master's degree in a Human Services field.
Missouri licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist (PhD/PsyD/LP).
Provisional licensure (PLPC, LMSW, or PLP) may be considered.
Interest in and/or experience with brief interventions, team-based care, diverse populations, and a wide variety of psychiatric, substance abuse, and behavioral medicine problems.
Brightli is on a Mission:A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.About BrightliBrightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell) and Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.Brightli Snapshot
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