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Behavioral Health Consultant-Alleghany Health Center

Internal Number: 405-40-2061

Job Summary: This position focuses on providing rapid access to high-quality and evidence-based interventions to address a broad range of medical, substance use, and mental health conditions within an integrated primary care team. This position delivers brief, targeted, diagnostic assessments and interventions to primary care patients as a part of an
interdisciplinary team.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with the code of ethics as set forth by the licensing board of candidate discipline (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, etc.)
• Comply with the agency’s privacy, security, and confidentiality policies
• Actively support integrated behavioral health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients
• Perform initial intake evaluation by interviewing patients to obtain information concerning their problems and functioning, review relevant screeners
• Provide evidence-based interventions for a variety of presenting physical and behavioral health concerns to support patient functioning
• Collaborate with primary care providers and other behavioral health team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Monitor patient’s symptoms, functioning, and response to treatment plan; modify the
treatment plan as needed
• Document all client visits with clinical notes in the agency medical record system
• Receive Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) referrals, assess for appropriate fit, coordinate intakes, and provide ongoing behavioral health support throughout the patient’s treatment
• Manage personal caseload and work closely with scheduling staff as needed
• Is available during business hours for crisis assessment and management
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and improvements

Minimum Education & Experience

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program; or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Psychologist with HSP designation (preferred) in North Carolina; or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychological Associate with HSP designation, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

About Appalachian District Health Department
AppHealthCare is a fully accredited district health department serving Alleghany, Ashe, Watauga counties and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Alleghany and Ashe counties. Our mission is to promote safe and healthy living, prevent disease, and protect the environment. The Appalachian District Health Department was established in 1933 and covers Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties. The health department provides many services such as high quality clinical care, nutrition services, Women Infants and Children (WIC), community health services and environmental health services. The rebranding initiative represents our ability to continue to provide high quality patient care and essential services that are critical for the health of the public. We are committed to serving our patients and clients and ensuring the fulfillment of our mission to promote safe and healthy living, prevent disease and protect the environment. We provide a variety of high quality services to meet the needs of our communities: Clinical Services Environmental Health Services Nutrition Services Community Health Services AppHealthCare accepts private insurances, Medicaid, a...nd Medicare, as well as patients without health insurance. We offer a sliding fee discount program for patients. AppHealthCare is governed by a Board of Health and an FQHC Board, Partners in Public Health.
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https://govphcareers.astho.org/jobs/21185539/behavioral-health-consultant-alleghany-health-center

Date Posted
07/10/2025
Job Reference
21185539
Organization
Appalachian District Health Department
Location
Sparta, NC 28675
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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