Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant | University of Minnesota Twin Cities Job at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Objective/Overview
CUHCCâ™s mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. The clinic is known for providing high quality care to diverse patients and is moving forward in improving timely access to care for patients.  The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician plays a key role in providing mental health and behavioral interventions within both the primary care and dental clinics.  This role focuses on short-term, evidence-based interventions that promote mental health and overall well-being. The clinician will collaborate with primary care providers, medical staff, and other healthcare professionals (i.e., clinical pharmacist, nutritionist, community health workers, care coordinators, dentist, and dental hygienist) to support comprehensive, patient-centered care, addressing the physical, emotional, psychological, social and cultural needs of patients. The clinician will focus on addressing mental health concerns, medication adherence, lifestyle changes for chronic health conditions, smoking cessation, and behavioral health issues, providing comprehensive care across medical and dental settings. 

About the Job

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies and skills:

  • Sound Clinical Judgment: Makes informed, confident decisions and remains calm in crisis situations.
  • Thrives in High-Pressure Environments: Performs well in a fast-paced setting with a focus on efficiency and resilience.
  • Expertise in Integrated Behavioral Health: Knowledgeable in the integrated care model and skilled in delivering brief, impactful interventions.
  • Cultural Competence and Inclusivity: Provides empathetic, effective care to diverse patient populations and works comfortably with interpreters as needed.
  • Team-Oriented Approach: Builds trust, supports colleagues, and fosters open, transparent communication within the team.
  • Adaptability and Growth Mindset: Embraces change, seeks continuous learning, and remains flexible in evolving clinical contexts.

A qualified candidate for this position will be hired into one of three job codes depending on licensure. With the exception of licensure, essential functions and minimum requirements are the same across all three job codes. The job codes and licensure requirements are as follows:

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and be placed in a 9721CG (HC Pro 5 Counseling) job code
  • Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and be placed in a 9721SW (HC Pro 5 Social Work) job code or
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and be placed in a 9721MF (HC Pro 5 Marriage & Family Therapy) job code

Work Environment
The primary work setting is the clinical office at CUHCC, with approximately 60% of the role (three days per week) conducted in person within the primary care clinic and an additional 20% (one day per week) performed in person within CUHCCâ™s outpatient therapy clinic. This role may involve contact with patients who have contagious illnesses.
Remote telemedicine work (up to one day per week) may be available depending on patient needs and productivity expectations. The pay for this position ranges between $74,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on experience and education.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Behavioral Health Consultation (60%)

  • Conduct brief behavioral health assessments and provide short-term interventions for patients with a range of mental health and substance use concerns in both the primary care and dental settings.
  • Conduct risk assessments for patients who may pose a risk to themselves or others.
  • Consult with medical providers for walk-in patients with mental health or substance use concerns
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with medical and dental providers, tracking progress toward measurable goals.
  • Facilitate group therapy for patients referred for mental health services, addressing common mental health conditions such as stress management, anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illnesses.
  • Lead psychoeducational groups that promote understanding of mental health conditions and support behavioral change.
  • Co-visit with medical and dental providers as well as allied staff, such as clinical pharmacists and nutritionists, to offer integrated support for patients with complex needs:
    • Smoking cessation: Collaborate with clinical pharmacists and dental providers to address smoking cessation using behavioral strategies and pharmacological support.
    • Medication adherence: Partner with clinical pharmacists to help patients improve medication adherence for mental and physical health conditions.
    • Lifestyle modifications: Work with nutritionists and dental professionals to promote lifestyle changes for patients with chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension), integrating behavioral health strategies to support sustainable behavior change.

Provide therapy and assessment services as a Mental Health Professional: (35%)

  • Assess, diagnose and treat patients utilizing specialized knowledge and skills, develop patient care plans based on defined area of clinical expertise, risk and overall patient care complexity.
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, individual, group, couple and family therapy interventions. 
  • Prepare and complete mandated documentation within established timelines including diagnostic assessments, individual treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, safety assessments, and required screenings (CASII/ECSII, PHQ-9, CAGE, etc.).  

Education and Training (5%)

  • Provide clinical supervision for clinical trainees and mental health students on field practicum rotations as required.
  • Complete required continuing education to maintain professional licensure.
  • Provide and assist with interprofessional trainings on behavioral health topics.
  • Collaboration and Coordination:
    • Work closely with primary care and dental providers, clinical pharmacists, nutritionists, and other allied staff to identify patients who would benefit from behavioral health services.
    • Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings to discuss patient progress, coordinate care plans, and ensure integrated, whole-person care across both medical and dental services.
    • Facilitate referrals to community mental health services or specialists for patients requiring more intensive or long-term care, ensuring seamless transitions.
    • Review medical provider schedules and patient charts for opportunities for behavioral health interventions, and conduct pre-visit planning meetings with medical providers and certified medical assistants
  • Documentation and Compliance:
    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR) across primary care and dental clinics, including patient assessments, treatment plans, co-visit notes, and group therapy outcomes.
    • Ensure compliance with clinic policies, state and federal regulations, and professional standards for integrated mental and physical healthcare.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree plus 4 years of experience or terminal degree plus 1 year of experience.
  • Independently licensed Mental health Professional as defined by MN statute either as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two to three years of experience in providing clinical services to immigrant, refugee or other underserved populations.
  • Two to three years of experience providing integrated behavioral health setting, especially in a primary care clinic.
  • Fluency in Spanish, Somali, or any Southeast Asian language.
  • Two to three years of experience and training in Trauma Informed Care. 

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Traineeship, Flexible hours, 3 days per week, 1 day per week,

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