Job Description

Qualifications:

Degree/Education:

• A doctor of philosophy (PhD) or a doctor of psychology (PsyD) degree in clinical, counseling, or combined professional scientific psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or hold a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from a graduate school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Have completed an APA-accredited internship/residency in professional psychology for doctoral-level degree.

Certifications:

• (BLS) Basic Life Support. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of one year experience as a licensed clinical psychologist or independently licensed clinical social worker. Also, must have one year experience in the last three years in the evaluation and treatment of patients who have pain, psychological factors affecting their physical condition, or difficulty managing acute or chronic medical problems; prior training or experience as a behavioral health provider integrated into PCMH setting. Finally, must have at least 12 months of direct hands-on experience in the last 24 months with computer operations, basic word processing, data entry, and use of an automated medical record system. Additionally, candidate must have a solid understanding of, and experience using, population health approaches to healthcare and proficiency in using motivational interviewing.

Licensure/Registration:

• Have and maintain a current license to practice psychology or clinical license to independently practice social work in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Successfully complete and pass two phases of DHA BHC training andnevaluation.
• Demonstrate core competency skills for BHC independent practice within 90-180 days of starting.
• Phase I training and evaluation is five days face-to-face training. The candidate shall pass Phase I training and evaluation before beginning to see patients in primary care and proceeding to Phase II training. Phase II training and evaluation will occur within 90-180 days of completion of Phase I training and evaluation. The candidate shall pass Phase II training and evaluation in order to remain in the position.
• Provide focused evidence-based assessment and intervention (primarily cognitive, behavioral, motivational, and acceptance-based approaches) in primary care under the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of service delivery for a range of problem presentations including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance misuse, stress, insomnia, pain, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use and behaviors impacting health. Services will be delivered in a manner consistent with a population health approach (e.g.,15- to 30-minute appointments; brief episodes of care; 8 to 14 appointments per day; availability of same-day services, educational classes, team-based approaches to health service delivery and assessing/addressing population needs).
• Regularly engage in behaviors to increase the number and variety of referrals they receive from primary care managers (PCMs) to reach the utilization goal by maximizing opportunities to educate and train PCMH staff members on appropriate referrals and collaborating with the healthcare team to expand their ability to effectively delivery healthcare services.
• Provide classes in format appropriate for primary care (e.g., stress management class, sleep enhancement class, chronic pain class).
• Work independently and effectively use appropriate communication format in addressing and resolving professional issues.
• Use skill in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous.
• Use organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical recommendations to patients, families/care givers, medical and nonmedical staff in a professional and courteous way.
• Successfully consult with PCMs on-demand about general issues and specific patients.
• Ensure PCMs receive same-day verbal and/or written feedback on patients seen each day.
• Deliver brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and how they can provide stepped-care services on a range of patient problem presentations.
• Participate in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic.
• Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in the patient’s electronic medical record within the allowable timeframe defined by the MTF standard after the patient is seen.
• Effectively manage a full daily patient load (approximately 8-14 patient encounters per day),
• Provide technical directions to providers who are in training or not fully licensed, if needed,
• Participate in approved quality improvement projects relating to primary care behavioral health services.
• Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required.

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