Behavioral Health Provider - CSS Bilingual Spanish Language

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Clinical Service Specialist, you will be an integral part of the primary care treatment team, responsible for identifying, triaging, and managing patients with both medical and behavioral health needs within the primary care setting. This role involves providing skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies, as well as developing specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations. You will also work closely with the care team to address behavioral health crises, taking the lead in coordinating support and stabilization for patients, and continuously monitoring their presenting behavior. The position requires licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Psychologist in the state of Oregon.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling
• Two (2) years of professional work experience as a counselor, mental health treatment professional, social worker or therapist
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychologist (Oregon Board of Psychologist)
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (language testing will be required)

Nice To Haves

• Training and background at the post-master's level in primary care behavioral health
• Ability to effectively respond to crisis situations
• Knowledge of or capacity to learn about the local behavioral health treatment system and community resources
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide brief (10-20 min), solution focused behavioral interventions with active development of Behavioral Change planning for patients referred to Behavioral Health via Medical Providers.
• Provide follow up appointments to deliver psychotherapeutic care related to the mind/body connection with medical problem presentations.
• Provide biopsychosocial assessment and evidenced-based psychotherapy interventions to patients across the lifespan with medical conditions to support their management of recovery from these conditions.
• Inquire of current and past events, preference of care plan delivery, partnering with staff at the client level for a team approach, document decisions and next steps in the care process.
• Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and brief evidenced-based psychotherapy usually lasting from 1-6 visits per episode of care to Primary Care patients with mental health and addictions problems across the lifespan.
• Work with clients to set up a care plan and how to continue the plan even as visits may or may not continue with the Behavioral Health Consultant.
• Complete all charting as needed and required by contacted funding sources: including assessments, progress notes, and billing.
• Be immediately available to the health center staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency or behavioral health emergency and take the lead around stabilization and follow up regarding the patient when clinically appropriate and safe.
• Participate as a member of the health center staff in the event of any other kind of emergency.
• Provide behavioral health consultation and education to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) teams regarding psychosocial treatments.
• Partner with other providers and staff for each client and his/her/their needs to include family members and any other support systems for the client.
• Conduct individuals, couples and/or family consultation with patients including: Functional and strength based assessment and diagnosis, Psychoeducation for patients and their support system, Medication adherence counseling and disease self management counseling, Motivational interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction, brief problem solving cognitive intervention aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self efficacy.
• Provide case management services to patients receiving behavioral health services, particularly in terms of coordinating care with behavioral health community partners.
• Maintain up to date notes and files per client event and interaction.
• Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health center primary care staff.
• Identify, refer, and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health service, and other services as needed.

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement savings
• Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level