Behavioral Health Consultant

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER-posted 3 months ago

$88,064 - $132,096/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Oregon City, OR

251-500 employees

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Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health. Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Provide expert integrated care to adult and pediatric patients as a member of the primary care clinic.
Specialize in targeted, brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement.
Provide high-volume services from a population-based lens that are accessible, team-based, and a routine part of primary care.
Perform high-level consultation to physicians and other medical care team members and contribute to a clear treatment plan for patient care.
Engage in brief visits (e.g., 15-30 mins) at a high volume, and work closely with PCPs and other team members.
Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development for assessment of patient care.
Provide patient and family education effectively, and sensitively, to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral treatment plans.
Utilize electronic health record (Epic EHR) and verbal communication to communicate relevant information to medical providers.
Assess for, and manage, suicidal and homicidal risk, as well as concerns for child or elder abuse and neglect.
Provide consultation and training to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a mental health-related field (Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work), or PsyD is required.
License in Oregon (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) is required.
Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced Primary Care or Specialty Care setting.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an inter-disciplinary team.
Current knowledge of cultural competency related to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and culture.

Experience and/or training in working with populations that range across the life span.
Ability and willingness to teach classes and groups relevant to the integrated behavioral health provider role.

20 days of PTO (based on full time employment)
9 paid holidays
Health/dental/vision insurance
Quarterly wellness reimbursements
Generous 401k retirement plan with employer match
Employer paid disability insurance
EAP and life insurance

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