About This Role
This full-time licensed mental health counselor position functions at an advanced practice, full-performance level within the Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) program. The incumbent serves as a Collaborative Care Manager (CoCM), supporting the delivery of evidence-based, measurement-driven mental health services within primary care settings.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial psychosocial screenings and gather clinical data to support diagnostic clarification, under supervision (GS-9 level)
- Assist in the coordination of patient care and follow up, under the guidance of licensed clinical staff (GS-9 level)
- Support patient engagement and care management activities through structured follow-up, patient outreach, and data collection (GS-9 level)
- Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, team huddles, and care planning under the supervision of a licensed provider (GS-9 level)
- Document care coordination and clinical updates in the medical record in accordance with local and national standards, with oversight (GS-9 level)
- Develop skills in motivational interviewing, patient education, and the delivery of brief evidence-informed interventions, under clinical supervision (GS-9 level)
- Attend and participate in relevant trainings, supervision sessions, and educational activities to gain proficiency in PCMHI and collaborative care principles (GS-9 level)
- Assist in identifying treatment barriers and contribute to care planning under supervision (GS-9 level)
- Participate in performance improvement and program evaluation activities as appropriate for developmental level (GS-9 level)
- Seek consultation and supervision in clinical decision making and ethical concerns (GS-9 level)
- Serve as a key point of contact for patients enrolled in the collaborative care model, conducting structured assessments, facilitating measurement-based care, and ensuring follow up and continuity (GS-11 level)
- Coordinate care between primary care, mental health, and psychiatry team members, ensuring alignment with clinical recommendations and timely treatment adjustments (GS-11 level)
- Review and interpret clinical assessments, provider documentation, and psychiatric recommendations to support integrated treatment planning (GS-11 level)
- Provide patient education related to mental health conditions, medication adherence, coping strategies, and self-management techniques (GS-11 level)
- Communicate directly with PCPs and psychiatric consultants to relay clinical updates and recommend treatment changes based on measurement-based outcomes (GS-11 level)
- Document all contacts and clinical decisions thoroughly and in compliance with local and national documentation standards (GS-11 level)
- Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, team huddles, and ongoing consultation processes (GS-11 level)
