Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC)

ACCESS Family Care – Southwest Missouri Clinics

ACCESS Family Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) to join our integrated primary-care team. This role provides brief, solution-focused behavioral health interventions directly within the medical clinic setting, supporting patients alongside physicians, nurses, and care teams.

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Consultant works as part of an interdisciplinary team to address the behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients. This position focuses on brief interventions, warm handoffs, and collaborative care to improve whole-person health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide brief behavioral health interventions using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, MI, and solution-focused strategies

• Conduct same-day warm handoffs from medical providers for immediate patient support

• Perform behavioral health assessments including risk evaluations and diagnostic screenings

• Collaborate closely with medical providers to develop integrated care plans

• Document patient encounters efficiently within the electronic health record

• Support patients with chronic disease management, lifestyle changes, and mental health needs

• Participate in care team huddles, case reviews, and quality-improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

• Active Missouri licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or provisional equivalent)

• Experience providing brief therapy, crisis intervention, or integrated care preferred

• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Ability to collaborate effectively with medical and behavioral health teams

Why Join ACCESS Family Care?

• Mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

• Monday–Friday schedule, no nights or weekends

• Collaborative, supportive clinical environment

• Competitive salary and full benefits package

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit an updated resume or CV to  www.accessfamilycare.org or SBeaver@accessfamilycare.org