Behavioral Health Consultants

Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs): In this innovative new position, practicioners work as primary care team members to provide brief, consultation-based services to patients and primary care physicians using an integrated care model. Consultants address a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns with the goals of prevention, early identification, quick resolution, and health promotion.

Services Provided:

Behavioral Health Consultants address a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns. Consultations are approximately 15 to 30 minutes in duration and utilize interventions that emphasize patient decision making, collaboration and readiness for change

Eligibility:

• You are a patient of a physician from the SCPCN who has a BHC at their office.
• You are dealing with issues that impact your emotional well-being.

Referral Process:

• Physician Referral Required: Yes
• Self Referral: No

Additional Information:

• Additional Fee for Service: No
• Free Parking: varies depending on physician clinic