SUMMARY

Perform healthcare coordination and case management activities in accordance with Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) instructions. May be required to function in a specialty mental health clinic or in a patient centered medical home (PCMH) location as a behavioral health consultant (BHC).

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain accurate and current notes in the Mental Health records and electronic medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produce reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required. Responsible for and applies psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing and behavioral assessment in the evaluation and diagnosis of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. Contact referred patients to assess treatment adherence. Use validated symptom inventories to assess current symptom severity. Assess barriers to treatment adherence and help patient problem-solve solutions to barriers. Provide patients with education regarding their mental health condition and treatment regimen. Routinely staff difficult cases with the referring provider, behavioral health consultant and/or psychiatry consultant. Perform case management functions. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.