Behavioral Health Consultant - Population Health

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

Springfield, Missouri, United States
Supportive advocacy to patients
Overcome barriers to progression-of-care
Manage behaviors affecting health
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care.
  • The BHC works with chronically ill patients to assist them with management of the behaviors affecting their health.
  • CoxHealth has earned numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times and recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

Matching Summary

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • supportive advocacy to patients
  • overcome barriers to progression-of-care
  • manage behaviors affecting health
  • patient-centered approach
  • excellent telephone and interpersonal communication skills
  • ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • strong organizational skills
  • strong knowledge of medical terminology
  • computer experience required

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary health care team
  • chronically ill patients
  • work closely with providers
  • wellness goals of our patients

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or PsyD
  • Active LCSW Licensure, LPC, or MO State Licensed Psychologist
  • Previous experience with electronic health records
  • Prior work with a family practice medical office

Work Rights

Not specified

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