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Behavioral Health Counselor – Epping Pediatrics

+ Full Time

+ Exeter, NH 03833 (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Exeter%2C%20NH%20%2003833&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)

+ Posted 7 months ago

Core Physicians LLC

Req#14549

**Req#:** 14549

**Full Time,Day Shift** Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a community-based, multi-specialty medical group dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families across the Seacoast region. With more than 200 healthcare providers across 20 specialties, Core Physicians delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care supported by advanced technology, collaboration, and compassion. Our close partnership with Exeter Hospital allows patients to access seamless, coordinated care within one trusted network.

At Core Physicians, you’ll find a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth. Whether you’re part of our clinical, administrative, or support staff, you’ll play a key role in advancing our mission to deliver exceptional care and service to our community.

Why Join Us

+ Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment

+ Career advancement opportunities and ongoing education support

+ Standard weekday schedule (Monday—Friday) , with limited weekend or holiday rotations that promote teamwork and work–life balance across locations

+ Collaborative, physician-led organization that values input and innovation

+ Free onsite parking and convenient Seacoast New Hampshire locations

+ Culture grounded in respect, quality, and patient-centered care

Provide behavioral health consultation for adults and families in a fast-paced primary care setting, utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach, to improve psychosocial functioning. Responsible for providing behavioral health assessment, consultation, crisis intervention and brief treatment services to promote adherence to individualized care plans and assist patients in managing symptoms and underlying stressors.

Requirements:

+ Masters or Doctorate degree

+ LICSW or Clinical Psychologist (PhD)

+ Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting

+ Motivational interviewing experience preferred

+ Knowledge of the current version of the DSM and psychopharmacology preferred

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates competency using an evidence-based approach by conducting behavioral health assessments, goal setting and providing effective treatment in the least restrictive and appropriate setting. Employs effective clinical interview techniques that facilitate development of a therapeutic relationship.

2. Provides patient centered treatment and makes appropriate referrals and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team and community resources to supplement treatment as needed.

3. Counsels individuals/groups via face to face, telephone, or electronic modality regarding psychological or medical concerns including but not limited to chronic disease burden, stress, substance misuse, and/or family situations which impede adherence to a care plan.

4. Develops and implements a therapeutic treatment plan in a medical setting and provides education to the individuals/groups to promote knowledge, understanding, and effective management of behavioral health problems and psychiatric disorders.

5. The ability to thrive in a busy clinical environment with frequent interruptions and maintain a calm, reassuring and empathic demeanor. Receive real-time consultations from patients in the ambulatory setting who are in need of BHC services. Displays competency in assessment, evaluation and management of crisis situations and application of appropriate interventions as needed.

6. Documents all care, progress toward goals and treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner as per policy and procedure and according to regulatory mandates.

7. Able to prioritize workload appropriately, collaborate as a member of the patient care team, and clearly and succinctly communicate assessment, diagnoses, progress, and treatment plan to the care team.

8. Manage a panel of patients to ensure continuity of care, patient adherence to care plans, and identification of barriers preventing adherence to plans.

9. Actively participate in transformational development activities that support Core Physicians' integrated behavioral health program. Educate and assist the primary care team in developing guidelines, and education for patients to improve self-management of chronic disease. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled