[Hiring] Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician Embedded in Family Medicine Practice @LifeStance Health

Role Description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day.

As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

Clinical Competencies:

• Proficiency in utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions appropriate for the primary care setting, including but not limited to:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Ability to conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and communicate findings efficiently to other members of the care team.
• Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and care team.
• Provide culturally responsive care, respecting and valuing the diverse backgrounds and experiences of patients.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Experience working on multidisciplinary care teams, including PCPs, nurses, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency in communicating behavioral health principles to non-behavioral health professionals to facilitate collaborative treatment planning and care coordination.

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear, concise, and effective interactions with patients, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, focusing on collaborative goal setting and care plan development.

Specialized Skills:

• Ability to assess and manage common behavioral health concerns in primary care (e.g., depression, anxiety, ADHD).
• Assist patients in coping with and managing chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes).
• Flexibility in treatment approach and adaptability to the fast-paced medical clinic environment.
• Comfort with utilizing psychological screening measures to assess treatment efficacy and drive symptom improvement.

Technology:

• Comfort with technology, including navigating electronic health records and registry platforms to track symptom improvement.

Qualifications

• Licensed therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) skilled in the delivery of evidence-based interventions.
• License to practice in Illinois required.
• REMOTE position, with occasional on-site meetings in Springfield, IL.
• Ability to see ages 12+.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary care setting required; integrated care or primary care settings preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing behavioral, physical health, and social needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and efficiency in documentation.
• A passion for expanding access to quality care through innovative treatment approaches.

Requirements

• Comprehensive clinical training in the Collaborative Care Model and ongoing clinical consultation and mentorship.
• 3 weeks Paid time off.
• Salary position with production bonus.
• 40 hours per week, typically 8am-5PM M-F.
• Dynamic work environment with strong work-life balance.
• Above average compensation.
• Dedicated non-clinical support staff to assist with administrative duties.
• Day shift, no call.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and HSA plans.
• 401K Plan with generous employer contribution.
• Telehealth training and support.
• $72,000 - $90,000 a year.

Benefits

• LifeStance provides a compensation range and benefits that it believes it might pay and/or offer for this position.
• LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation.