Behavioral Health Consultant (LMFT, LPC-MHSP or LCSW) - Lewisburg

Mercy Community Healthcare has a position open for a full-time Behavioral Health Consultant at our Lewisburg Location. Applicants must be a licensed LMFT, LPC-MHSP or LCSW. We are looking for a therapist with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve in our community and upholding our faith-based mission.

Mercy’s Mission: The mission of Mercy Community Healthcare is to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing excellent healthcare to ALL and support to their families. We provide care to the uninsured, underinsured and insured through pediatric and adult primary care, mental and behavioral health services, and care coordination.

What Is in It for You?

•    Work for a place with mission and purpose.
•    Make a difference in your community.
•    Eligible for the Service Loan Forgiveness program. Potentially double your salary.
•    Great benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, paid vacation and 401(k).
•    Annual training budget to support continuing education.

• Three weeks of PTO plus ten paid holidays.

What Is This Job All About? 

• Administer behavioral/mental health assessments as necessary to diagnose and/or provide objective function measures as necessary and as mandated by the Behavioral Primary Health Care Services Program.
• Evaluate crisis situations, apply appropriate interventions and be immediately available to the health center staff during working hours in the event of a BH emergency. Participate as a member of the health center staff in the event of any other kind of emergency.
• Develop, oversee, and monitor personal caseload and caseloads of staff to hit the minimum requirements of fiduciary responsibilities.
• Consult with integrative partners to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning, and assist in the implementation and monitoring of treatment plans. Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health center primary care staff.
• Identify, refer, and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health service, and other services as needed.
• In addition, members of the BHC team provide the following:
  • Psychoeducation for patients and their support systems
  • Care plan development and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, and distress tolerance.
• Substance use/abuse evaluation and brief intervention
• Develop and oversee Group step-down care

What We Need from You:

• A master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, or another related field.
• At least two years of post-graduate work experience with youth and their families in a clinical setting.
• You must have a current license to practice as a LCSW, LMFT or an LPC-MHSP in the State of TN

The Behavioral Health Consultant is on forefront of helping people in Middle Tennessee.  Are you up for this great opportunity?  Apply Today!!