Integrated BH Clinician and Coordinator-Brown Family Medicine Residency Program

Job Description

Job Title: Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician and Coordinator-Brown Family Medicine Residency Program

Reports to:  FM Residency Medical Director + Director of Behavioral Health

Department: Behavioral Health

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Job Grade:

Version Date: September 19, 2023                                                          

General Responsibilities:

The Family Medicine Residency Behavioral Health Clinical Coordinator is an integral part of the FM Residency Program providing, clinical support and training to the FM Residents.

As part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the clinical coordinator will assist the FM residents through IBH support including warm hand-offs, screening utilizing evidence base tools, assessing, diagnosing, and providing brief treatment.

The clinician will develop curriculum for the Residents building skills in a trauma informed, culturally responsive integrated treatment approach to patient care and communication.

The clinician will participate in creating and supporting Resident wellness education and activities.

The clinician has advanced clinical and cultural competency expertise with diverse communities including knowledge of community resources and needs. The BH Clinician will be embedded in the FM care team for 15 hours a week and maintain a clinic schedule of 21(4 admin) hours/week.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and independent license in Behavioral Health Field (ex. LICSW, LMHC)

• Prior experience participating in Graduate Medical Education activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience
• Experience navigating systems and barriers related to health care access for
• Experience in a community health primary care setting.
• Experience providing care to individuals receiving office based addiction treatment
• Bilingual in (English/Spanish)

• Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Significant Job Functions:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide case consultation and training to FM Residents
• Develop curriculum and provide training to Residents on Motivational Interviewing, CBT and other topics identified by Residents
• Provide support and resources for resident wellness
• Collaborate with Medical Leadership to conduct evaluations of residents integrated care skills

Clinical & Direct Service Responsibilities

• Assess clinical emergencies, including risk of suicide and danger to others.
• Deliver 21 clinical hours of individual, group, couples and or family interventions
• Applies knowledge of Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM 5 & ICD-10) to perform and record mental status examination and findings and billing codes with assigned patient caseload.
• Apply knowledge of methodologies of psychotherapy to provide individual, group, and family behavioral health counseling
• Provide referrals to appropriate resources and follows-up as necessary.
• Obtain progress notes from outside providers involved in patient care.

· Engage and empower patients to understand their health issues and work closely with patients to take proactive measures that will result in positive outcomes.

  · Duties can change as program requirements evolve.

Documentation & General Administrative Duties

• Perform timely and accurate record keeping in accordance with all Health Center requirements.
• Complete clear, specific, and behaviorally measurable treatment plans with assigned patients.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with Health Center employees, patients, community agencies and the public.
• Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.
• Collaborate with team members resolving problems in a constructive manner.
• Maintain a willingness to listen to and respond to constructive feedback from supervisory personnel.
• Serve on Health Center committees and workgroups as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned for which you are qualified

Physical Effort/ Environment:

• This is a hybrid position, allowing duties to be performed from home, or at the West Warwick Thundermist site or other locations at appropriate.
• Moderate physical activity; walking, sitting, standing.  Typing and phone calls. Must have reliable access to transportation.

Work Schedule Demands:

• 40 hours per week, 21 clinical hours, 4 administrative, 15 hours in IBH Clinical FM Residence Coordinator role

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

Confidentiality of Information:

Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information. Additionally, this role will have access to sensitive agency information. The incumbent must apply strict confidentiality.

ADA & EEOC Statement:

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.