Behavioral Health Consultant

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic • Salem, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Consultant provides primary care-based behavioral health services to clients with complex or chronic needs, depending on the assigned program as determined in the treatment or care plan of the client. Counseling or therapeutic services are provided as part of a team, with primary care-based services being integrated into the care plan directed by the primary care provider. This role is offered to either a PsyD/PhD clinical psychologist or an independently licensed Master's-level mental health therapist. As an FQHC, the organization is a patient-centered medical home dedicated to serving its communities with compassion, treating all patients equally regardless of their location, origin, or ability to pay. The organization has grown into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with over 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering a wide range of services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Their holistic model also provides assistance with shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Requirements

• Clinical Psychologist Requirements: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology.
• Clinical Psychologist Requirements: Licensed Psychologist within the state of practice.
• Clinical Psychologist Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.
• Master’s Level Therapist Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Master’s Level Therapist Requirements: Two years of postgraduate/master’s experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance; such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional. Washington State designation as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) may be substituted for this experience requirement.
• Master’s Level Therapist Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.
• Master’s Level Therapist Requirements: One of the following licenses is required for this position at the time of hire: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Psychologist Requirements: One year's clinical experience working within a multidisciplinary team in primary care or other medical settings, providing diagnostic and psychological assessments for primary care-based positions.
• Clinical Psychologist Requirements: One year's clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families in specialty behavioral health settings.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site behavioral health services in primary care clinic.
• Provide consultation with Providers to aid or assist in the primary care of patients.
• Serve as primary mental health Provider or ancillary health Provider as needed.
• Assist care team with ICD-11 diagnoses, adding mental health differential diagnoses and contextual and relational perspectives.
• Work across disciplines to provide equitable biopsychosocial-spiritual care, intervening in support of team and patient goals.
• Use culturally informed and evidence-based literature for shared decision-making around health behaviors and assist with navigating the healthcare system.
• Work in a closely organized, interdisciplinary team on treatment plans, patient advocacy, and clinic processes.
• Conduct individual and group training for staff in areas of expertise and to community organizations as requested by supervisor.
• Develop research-related funding proposals.
• Partner with other Providers to triage referrals.
• Provide coverage and backup for other Providers.
• May assign patients to team clinicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), American Psychological Association (APA) and YVFWC requirements.
• Represent the program at meetings as requested by Behavioral Health or clinic leadership.
• Participate in the development of new programming and projects related to Behavioral Health

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, continuing education, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree