Provides behavioral health assessment, care management and interventions for patients within an ambulatory setting. Administers validated rating scales to patients and tracks patient's progress toward treatment goals. Works collaboratively with the Psychiatric Consultant, and possibly the PCP, to ensure patients reach targeted treatment goals. Revises treatment plan when patient is not progressing. Provides brief psychosocial interventions when appropriate. May provide clinical case management when appropriate. May participate in supervision of provisionally licensed counselors or social workers. May facilitate referral to community based resources.
CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
