Behavioral Health Specialist- Support BS

Job description

Position Title: Specialist – Behavioral Health Support (BS) Shift: Full-Time, Days Location: Primary Work Location (Frankfort primary care on M-W; Ferry Peds in Lafayette on Th/F) Position Overview: Provides behavioral health support for patients in collaboration with primary care and licensed behavioral health clinicians. Facilitates patient involvement in treatment and education, serving as a liaison among medical staff, patients, families, and outside agencies. Performs mental health triage and evaluates psychosocial risk factors under clinical supervision. Implements evidence-based individual, group, and family interventions, and assists with discharge planning, utilization review, and case triage. Acts as a point person for abuse, neglect, and domestic violence cases, coordinating with protective teams and community resources. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe, timely, and resource-appropriate patient care. Conduct mental health triage upon provider referral, evaluating psychosocial risks. Perform evidence-based behavioral health interventions for individuals, groups, and families. Assist with discharge planning and utilization review under...