Behavioral Health Consultant I

Facility:

Wheeler Heart & Vascular: 3800 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1369 Cardiac Rehab SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Hours:

07:00-5:00

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.​
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care. The BHC works with chronically ill patients to assist them with management of the behaviors affecting their health. The BHC will work closely with providers, nurse care managers, case management, and other CoxHealth staff, in order to have a patient-centered approach for coordinating the healthcare needs and wellness goals of our patients.Education: ▪ Required: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or PsyD Experience: ▪ Preferred: Previous experience with electronic health records or prior work with a family practice medical office Skills: • Excellent telephone and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to multi-task and prioritize; strong organizational skills • Strong knowledge of medical terminology • Computer experience required Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Active LCSW Licensure, LPC, or MO State Licensed Psychologist