Behavioral Health Consultant - Kennestone Pediatrics - Marietta, GA
Kennestone Hospital • Marietta, Georgia • Day Shift • Full Time • JR-3086Overview
The Behavioral Health Consultant - Kennestone Pediatrics - Marietta, GA is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses – are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
- Full Time
- Day Shift
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6+ years of experience
Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Behavioral Health Consultant - Kennestone Pediatrics - Marietta, GA:
- Collaborative
- Time Efficient
- Organized
- Critical Thinker
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate
Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions
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Your Pay
A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
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Your Future
Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
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Your Wellness
Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
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Your Joy
Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
Job Details
Facility: Kennestone Hospital
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have defined high-quality primary care as the provision of whole-person, integrated, accessible, and equitable health care by interprofessional teams. Evidence supports the effectiveness of integrating behavioral health programs into primary care to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Wellstar Health System is dedicated to high-quality primary care, exemplified by the creation and implementation of the innovative behavioral health integration program, Wellstar Collaborative Advantage.
We are currently seeking a Psychologist to join our team as a Behavioral Health Consultant in the pediatric care setting. The Behavioral Health Consultant will bring expertise in evidence-based screenings, risk assessments, and brief interventions. This role involves collaborating with a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals, receiving input and direction to inform clinical decisions. The consultant will also engage in consultations with medical professionals to ensure coordinated patient care. Responsibilities include supporting patients in accessing community resources for specialty mental health and providing interventions across the lifespan. Join us in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through the Wellstar Collaborative Advantage program.
Required Minimum Education:
- Experience working in the ambulatory setting or in a hospital setting is preferred.
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program is required.
- Current Georgia License as a Psychologist is required.
- Three years' experience in a health-related field, mental health, and behavioral health is required for this position.
Required Minimum Skills:
- Crisis Intervention, brief evidenced based interventions and experience working with patients using the biopsychosocial model.
- Possesses emotional maturity, interested in learning and teaching, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrates ability to work with patients across the lifespan.
- Demonstrates ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Possesses experience with evidenced based brief interventions.
- Possesses knowledge of developmental characteristics (physical, psychosocial, intellectual) of people of all ages, economic backgrounds and cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate basic use of Windows, Outlook and Microsoft Office.
We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Relocation assistance
- Sign On Bonus
- CME of $5,000 per year
- $1,000 for journals and subscriptions
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) with employer match
- CME allowance
- Extended illness bank
- Paid time off for vacation and holidays
- Concierge service
- Adoption assistance
Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.
Our Values
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We serve with compassion
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We pursue excellence
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We honor every voice
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