Behavioral Health Coordinator - Willoughby/Willowick

Job description

Behavioral Health Coordinator - Willoughby/Willowick - ( 250009R2 ) Description Position Summary: The behavioral health coordinator is a core member of the collaborative care team. The behavioral health coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating the behavioral, mental, and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload with the patient's medical provider and, when appropriate, other internal and community behavior and/or mental health providers. The behavior health coordinator will provide short term counseling for patients and caregiver and offer parenting guidance/education for pediatric patients. Essential Functions: - Support the behavioral, mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload. Closely coordinate care with the patient’s medical provider and, when appropriate, other behavioral/mental health providers, schools, and community agencies. - Screen and assess patients for common behavioral, mental health and substance use disorders. Facilitate patient/caregiver engagement and follow-up care. - Provide caregiver and patient education about common behavioral, mental health and substance use disorders and the avail...