Behavioral Health Consultant, CPC

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* Participates in outreach and screening for behavioral health conditions commonly affecting medical trainees.
* Leads periodic wellness events (no more than quarterly) focused on resiliency training.
* Maintains weekly scheduled appointments in our electronic records systems.
* Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families.
* Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners.
* Completes required documentation and paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning and implementation in a timely manner.
* Provide streamlined referrals to higher intensity care for patients with complex needs.
* Participate in our SBIRT program.
* Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients.
* Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency.
* Maintain minimum case load.
* Other duties as assigned.

This position requires providing service to a population(s) of adult, 18+ or older in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
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Education/Training/Experience: (indicate if required or preferred)
Master's degree in social work or related field from accredited university.

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have/be:
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker, Psych D.
* Experience supervising unlicensed staff.
* Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices, including trauma informed care framework.
* Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring populations (chronic health conditions, mental health, and substance use).
* Strong clerical/administrative skills including personal computer skills (Microsoft Office software).
* Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience within the limits of policy and procedures.
* Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and economic backgrounds and a culturally competent and sensitive manner.
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Licenses/Certifications: (indicate if required or preferred)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker, Psych D.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.