Remote Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Behavioral Health Specialist

*Candidates must currently be licensed as an LCSW in either AZ or TX to qualify*

Monogram is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to complete assessments and provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to its patients. The Behavioral Health Clinician will assess the needs of patients, make referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, and provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments as indicated. The Behavioral Health Clinician will employ a variety of strategies, approaches and techniques to manage a patient's physical, environmental, and psychosocial health issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and completes appropriate screening tools to early identify behavioral health condition.
• Provide accurate clinical assessment of mental and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide consultation and support to care team concerning patient’s treatment goals and plans.
• Assist in the detection of at risk: patients and in the development of plans to prevent worsening of complex medical conditions.
• Manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases and make appropriate referrals to internal providers and community-based organizations as appropriate.
• Be able to address lifestyle and health risk concerns and apply thoughtful interventions.
• Provide brief, focused interventions for patients and applies evidenced based treatment techniques.
• Gives medical providers timely feedback about care and treatment recommendations.
• Advise care team about which patients are better served through virtual care or needs to be managed in person and determine which patients should be referred to specialty mental health programs.
• Help patients understand their behaviors, teach patients how to change their responses to unfavorable situations, and assist patients in developing healthier coping mechanisms.
• Maintain detailed counseling and observation notes on each patient.
• Collaborate with patients' families to obtain feedback on implemented treatment plans and patients' progress.
• Conduct assessments to determine patients’ improvement over time.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to treatment plan development

Position Requirements

• Must have an active LCSW and be able to practice independently (may require LCSW license to be obtained in additional states)
• Has excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of behavior therapy models and intervention techniques (Motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Compassionate and patient
• Telehealth role with in-home visits across the state on an occasional basis

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and innovative value-based provider organization that is transforming the delivery of kidney care
• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in the company’s bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible paid leave and vacation policy
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions

About Monogram Health

Monogram Health is a leading multispecialty provider of in-home, evidence-based care for the most complex of patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Monogram health takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to a person’s health, treating not only a disease, but all of the chronic conditions that are present - such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, depression, COPD, and other metabolic disorders.

Monogram Health employs a robust clinical team, leveraging specialists across multiple disciplines including nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, behavioral health, and palliative care to diagnose and treat health issues; review and prescribe medication; provide guidance, education, and counselling on a patient’s healthcare options; as well as assist with daily needs such as access to food, eating healthy, transportation, financial assistance, and more. Monogram Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays, to support and treat patients in their home.

Monogram Health’s personalized and innovative treatment model is proven to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum.

At Monogram Health we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.