Lead Behavioral Health Consultant (PhD) Full Time Days

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Lead Behavioral Health Consultant (PhD) Full Time Days

Company

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

Job description

Position Title: Lead Behavioral Health Consultant (PhD) Full Time DaysLocation: Knoxville, TNReq ID: JR101066Job Type: Full timePosted Date: Posted 6 Days AgoDescription:East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is seeking an innovative, compassionate Lead Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) to spearhead an exciting new initiative aimed at integrating mental health practitioners into primary care settings across the Greater Knoxville area.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on our community by providing essential psychological services in primary care clinics. As the Lead BHC, you will be at the forefront of expanding our integrated care program, playing a key role in its development, implementation, and growth. BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOBResponsible for coordination and provision of psychological service to primary care clinics, including brief assessment relevant to the primary care setting, focused intervention on a variety of presenting concerns, effective communication with primary care team, and efficient documentation. May include supervision of psychology trainees.REPORTS TOVice President-Patient Care Services and Chief Medical Officer
JOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum EducationDoctorate RequiredPhD or PsyD in psychology with appropriate focus on child, adolescent, or early development, including completion of an internship in an APA or CPA accredited psychology programMinimum Work ExperiencePost-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology or integrated healthcare is preferred. Prior pediatric experience required.Required Licenses/Certifications for positionLicensed Psychologist DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership & Coordination: Lead the strategic growth of the integrated care program, ensuring seamless integration of psychological services within primary care clinics.Clinical Expertise: Provide brief yet effective psychological assessments, interventions, and evidence-based treatments for a wide range of behavioral health concerns, tailored to the primary care environment. Applicants should have a PhD or PsyD in psychology or appropriate related field.Collaboration: Work closely with primary care teams, fostering strong, productive relationships for holistic patient care and effective communication.Documentation & Efficiency: Ensure thorough and accurate documentation, maintaining the high standards of care expected in a fast-paced clinical setting.Supervision & Mentorship: Potentially provide supervision and guidance to psychology trainees, helping to cultivate the next generation of behavioral health professionals.This role is perfect for an experienced, self-motivated professional who is excited about building a program from the ground up while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. If you’re ready to lead a transformative effort and expand access to behavioral health care, we want to hear from you!Location: Knoxville, TN, and the Greater Knoxville Area
Hospital: East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Program: Pediatric Behavioral Health Integrated Care InitiativeJoin us in shaping the future of mental health care for children in East Tennessee!PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSLight lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.Come work where you can make a difference everyday.About Us:At East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

• Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.
• Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.
• Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.
• Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.

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Location

Knoxville, TN

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:38:27 GMT

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