Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant
Territory: Fort Collins/Lovelan/Greeley
About Bloom:
Bloom Healthcare is a pioneering and employee-owned primary care and hospice practice at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery for vulnerable patients. We bring high-touch, innovative medicine to those living at home with chronic conditions. Bloom’s model of care is proven to provide exceptional care to the homebound population, and Bloom Healthcare has generated outstanding quality results in CMS Innovation Center models compared to our peers.
At Bloom Healthcare, we believe in creating an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. Bloom Healthcare has been voted the "Top Workplace" for seven consecutive years. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to our employees. By nurturing a work culture that puts our team first, we empower them to put our patients first.
By joining the Bloom Healthcare family, you're not only embarking on a rewarding career journey but also becoming a part of a community that genuinely cares about you. We thrive together, supporting one another, and making a significant impact in the lives of our patients. Become a part of our success story and experience firsthand why we're consistently voted the best place to work.
Job Summary:
Bloom is seeking an exceptional Behavioral Health Care Consultant to join the team! This position will be joining Bloom’s Behavioral Health team, reporting to the Director of Specialty Services, with a focus on caring for Bloom’s geriatric patients with mental health challenges and/or dementia as well as young disabled patients with psychiatric needs.
Responsibilities: Mental health assessments, including administration of validated scales e.g. PHQ-9, GAD-7
Provide lifestyle coaching to address issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and loss of function
Use multiple modalities to engage with clients like motivational interviewing, problem solving therapy, behavioral activation, and provide grief support
Coach caregivers and family members to support and advocate for patients, especially for vulnerable patients with issues such as dementia
Monitor symptom severity, treatment adherence and side effects
Track client progress through the use of a registry
Report results to primary medical provider and/or the consulting psychiatric consultant
Identify social service needs and refer to Bloom’s medical social work where appropriate
Participation in weekly caseload review with psychiatric consultant
Ongoing collaboration and coordination with treating providers
Relapse prevention planning and preparation for discharge from active treatment
Care management to be delivered in client’s homes or assisted living communities, but some virtual visits may be warranted
Qualifications: Education: A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, or a related field required. Master's degree or higher in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, or a related field.
Licensure: LCSW/LSW, LPC, or PSY
Clinical skills: Behavioral health consultants should have strong clinical skills, including the ability to assess mental health needs, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based interventions. Knowledgeable about a range of therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Communication skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for building rapport with clients, collaborating with other members of the healthcare team, and providing education and support to patients and their families.
Cultural competence: Behavioral health consultants should have an understanding of and respect for cultural differences and how they may impact mental health and healthcare seeking behavior. Cultural competence is important for providing effective, culturally sensitive care to a diverse range of…