The position will engage patients at the medical visit, determine the extent of their needs for therapy and/or community assistance and/or referral to psychiatry. The patient will also engage patients of the Medication Assisted Recovery clinic to assess and determine the extent of their needs.

TEACHING (10%)

A. Assist in the development of the behavioral science curriculum, goals, and objectives
B. Teach counseling skills to family medicine residents and medical students in the clinic setting.
C. Serve as a mentor to behavioral health interns and other interdisciplinary learners.

RESEARCH (5%)
A. Perform periodic literature reviews on behavioral science topics to keep abreast of latest developments in the field.
B. Participate in collaborative departmental research, as opportunities arise.

SERVICE (85%)

A. Provide care to patients in clinic or through telehealth for consult services for mental health therapy.
B. Provide care and on-going counseling services to patients of Family Medicine and the Medication Assisted Recovery programs.
C. Provide group therapy as the need arises.
D. Participate in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement activities.
E. Provide emergency services to patients as needed including those who are identified as having no primary care physician.
F. Serve on department, school, or center committees as needed.
G. Participate in the development and/or delivery of behavioral science presentations for residents, faculty, and medical students

1. Master Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling at time of hire
2. Licensed or License Eligible to practice Social Work or Professional Counseling in the State of Illinois
3. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

• Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in a family medicine residency training program and/or federally qualified health center.

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