The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator is a member of the primary care team and will provide brief, immediate behavioral health interventions as part of integrated primary care services. This individual will provide outreach, education, and engagement through health promotion and evidence-based care coordination activities. The Behavioral Health Care Coordinator will also be responsible for coordinating care for patients across the continuum, ensuring that the patient is receiving the highest quality of care and that all members of the care team are well-informed of the patient’s care plan. Additionally, the Behavioral Health Care Coordinator will be responsible for assessing the patient’s barriers and adjusting the care plan accordingly to ensure continued engagement including making referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.

• Works as part of the primary health care team, providing quick and accurate clinical assessments for patients via telehealth using evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in assessment and treatment, following established clinical care guidelines; provides appropriate referrals to internal clinicians and outside agencies as indicated.
• Designs culturally appropriate behavioral health interventions using evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Appropriately documents each patient visit in EMR, including subjective and objective data, assessments, treatment plan and other documentation as necessary. Maintains compliance with all agency policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates with and educates patients regarding self-care; supports and facilitates patient goal-setting.
• Responds quickly to urgent/emergent needs.
• Meets consistently with Director of Behavioral Health for supervision and case review.
• Identifies and integrates community resources into practice, working collaboratively with community behavioral health agencies and others to optimize patient care.
• Continues to expand personal and professional knowledge by attending area trainings, peer conferences and events related to duties as BHC.
• Participates in departmental meetings and clinic meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Licensed in the states where practicing as RN or LSW.
• Strong oral communication skills; bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care and providing culturally competent care.
• Previous experience in an integrated behavioral health practice preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including ability to deal with people effectively under stress. Must communicate warmth and be able to put people at ease.
• Works in harmonious partnership with health center staff to further PMP mission and vision, to accomplish common goals and objectives.