Integrated Care Clinician (LSCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, or related)

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture. 

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community. 

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Full Time Benefits:

30 days of PTO per year, plus 10 paid holidays.

Employer-paid Benefits include:

• Basic life insurance


• Short-term disability


• Long-term disability


• Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year


• Continuing Education opportunities

Optional Benefits include:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Supplemental life insurance


• Accident and critical illness insurance


• Identity Theft Insurance


• 401k with Safe Harbor Plan match

Integrated Care Consultant Position Summary:  An Integrated Care Consultant (ICC) is a Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) licensed clinician who collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers and care team support staff to address the mental and behavioral health needs of patients in a primary care setting. The ICC provides biopsychosocial assessments to identify mental health and/or substance use needs and behavioral interventions to assist patients (all ages) in better understanding their behavioral health needs. The ICC may provide services through in-person and telehealth visits. In collaboration with the Integrated Care team, providers and leadership, the ICC is also responsible for maintaining compliance with all federal grants, HRSA, HIPAA, and Hunter Health Clinic (HHC) policies and procedures.  

Essential Functions:

• Provides assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health needs.


• Provides behavioral interventions using techniques from modalities such as SFBT, CBT, DBT, MI, SBIRT, and others.


• Supports patients participating in Hunter Health’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.


• Collaborates with the medical teams to assist with patient-centered care, promoting the integration of primary and behavioral health care.


• Educates patients and their families, along with Hunter Health staff on the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions and behavioral health conditions


• Creates plans for follow-up care for patients to assist with achieving identified behavioral health and chronic care goals.


• Identifies patients from the patient population who would benefit from behavioral interventions. Responds to organizational emergency codes and other crisis situations to evaluate and intervene  following crisis intervention procedures.


• Supports the management of disruptive patient behaviors.


• Maintains timely records in electronic health record (EHR) and other required paperwork.


• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy , Counseling, or a related field is required.


• A Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) license in the state of Kansas is required. Unlicensed or temporarily licensed providers cannot be considered for hire.


• A Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) license is preferred.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire.


• Experience in behavioral health, integrated care or an FQHC health center is preferred.


• Bilingual abilities are preferred, but not required.

Skills:

• Listens, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to internal and external needs.


• Communicates effectively with all patients.


• Displays organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and uses time and resources effectively.


• Displays good judgment and decision-making skills.


• Effectively collaborates and seeks clarification and confirms accuracy as needed.


• Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to projects while developing positive working relationships.


• Pursues goals with commitment and shows initiative.


• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures.


• Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to continue learning.


• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This essential functions document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively.


• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.


• Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.


• Finger Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.


• Average Visual Abilities: The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.


• Working Conditions: The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases.


• Physical Strength: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.


• Mathematical Ability: The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.


• Emotional Stability: Ability to handle emotionally charged situations and maintain professionalism.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. 

Hunter Health provides equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. HHC is committed to taking affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, disabled persons and veterans.

As an Urban Indian Health Program, Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) adheres to the Indian Preference in Employment as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (48 C.F.R. § 326.501–505). Training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Native Americans regardless of age

(subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. Applicants claiming Indian Preference may be asked to provide documentation of eligibility.

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