Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant bei Gritman Medical Center

Job Summary

Under the general direction Director of Behavioral Health, the Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for providing evidence-based behavioral healthcare assessments and clinical services to patients at the Gritman Medical Clinics for a variety of emotional and psychiatric problems using the Primary Care Behavioral Health framework.  

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral health services to clients of all ages in a primary care setting, including brief interventions, crisis management, and psychoeducation.

• Conduct screenings and assessments to identify behavioral health needs and develop appropriate care plans.

• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to address the behavioral health needs of patients in a holistic manner.

• Offer case management services, connecting patients with community resources, support groups, and specialized care as needed.

• Upon licensure, this role may be utilized to provide individual therapy to patients referred to by a clinic's primary care provider.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and coordinate care.

Job Requirements

Required Education

A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field is required.

Required Licenses

While not required at the time of hire, a strong preference will be given to candidates who are licensed at the master's level (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) or are able to obtain licensure within the first year of employment.

Required Work experience

A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in social work, psychology or related field. 

Must have experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software as a user knowledge of healthcare terms, conditions, roles, integrated behavioral health, and basic care principles. 

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with patients, staff, and partners.

• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments; able to prioritize crises and adapt to change.

• Self-motivated, results-driven, and highly organized with excellent time management and multitasking abilities.

• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, leadership, and a positive, growth-oriented mindset.

• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written, with professional phone etiquette and presentation ability.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint), email, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, crisis theory, and community resources.

• Capable of independent work with minimal supervision in both in-person and hybrid settings.

• Demonstrates innovation, flexibility, and willingness to learn, teach, and improve workflows—especially within Behavioral Health.

• Maintains accurate documentation and applies appropriate communication strategies to improve patient access and outcomes.

Preferred qualifications

• MS Social Work, Education, Psychology, Nursing, or another health-related field. Candidates could also be pursuing said graduate level degree.

• Master’s Level Licensure (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

• Previous experience with health IT systems and data reports

• Previous experience with mobilizing community resources, navigating patients through the healthcare continuum, and working with disparate populations.

• Knowledge of primary care ambulatory practice workflows, including integrated behavioral health.

• Statistics and data management knowledge 

Functional Demands

Population served

Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. All genders, race, ethnic, sociopolitical, demographic, marital and sexual preference groups, developmental and physical abilities, religions, and nationalities. Population may have impairments of any or all body systems and senses.

Physical Demands

Desk work involves prolonged, considerable sitting. Extensive computer work with repetitive hand/wrist motion activities. Must possess good manual and finger dexterity. Visual requirements include near and far acuity, depth perception, color differentiation, and focusing ability. Hearing, speech, and sense of touch essential.

Environmental Conditions

Typically work in an office environment. Weekday hours. Frequently required to function competently with multiple demands and tasks

Organizational Expectations

• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities. 

• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet environment. 

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. 

• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential information. 

• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. 

• Demonstrates excellent customer service through their attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in The Gritman Way.

• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope-of-practice or job role. 

• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.