Behavioral Health Care Manager (Hybrid) - Psychiatry
Position summary: The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Behavioral Health Care Manager to serve as a core member of our pediatric collaborative care team, working with one primary care pediatric practice and a psychiatric consultant to assess pediatric patients\' mental health needs, provide brief therapeutic interventions, and coordinate the mental health care of patients on an assigned caseload. The role also provides interval follow up for patients who are newly diagnosed with autism in the Autism Clinical Center. The position will provide coordinated care with medical providers, psychoeducation, and supportive psychotherapy, and help families navigate barriers to their child\'s treatment plan.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Supports the mental health care of patients on an assigned caseload, coordinating care with the patient\'s medical provider and consulting psychiatrist or other mental health providers.
Works with one primary care pediatric practice and a psychiatric consultant to assess pediatric patients\' mental health needs.
Screens and assesses patients for common mental health disorders.
Provides patient education about common mental health disorders and available treatment options.
Facilitates patient engagement and follow-up care.
Systematically tracks treatment response via standardized measures in a registry and monitors patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
Supports psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.
Collaborates with patients and providers in the Autism Clinical Center to provide interval follow up for patients who are newly diagnosed with autism.
Provides brief psychotherapeutic/behavioral interventions using evidence-based psychosocial treatments, as indicated.
Provides or facilitates in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychotherapy, as clinically indicated.
Participates in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and follows up on treatment recommendations with the patient\'s medical provider.
Documents patient progress and treatment recommendations to share with medical providers, psychiatric consultant, and other treating providers.
Facilitates referrals for clinically indicated services in the community and liaises with patient\'s other community supports.
Attends required certification trainings as required by licensure and program needs.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Hybrid remote
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Education & Qualifications
Education: MSW - Master Of Social Work
Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association; Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association; Basic Life Support - American Red Cross; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - IL; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - MO; Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - MO
Work Experience: No specific work experience required
Skills: Computer literacy, interpersonal communication, patient care coordination, telemedicine, teamwork
Driver's License: Not required
Required Qualifications: More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with patients with autism and/or developmental disabilities
Benefits include vacation, holidays, health insurance, transit benefits, and retirement plan
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. It is the University\'s policy to provide equal opportunity and access regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We value an inclusive environment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Employment Details
Senioriy level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Higher Education
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