Behavioral Mental Health Professional (BMHP)

WhidbeyHealth•Coupeville, WA

About The Position

The Behavioral Mental Health Professional (BMHP) provides services for WhidbeyHealth’s Behavioral Health Department in an outpatient clinic setting, including initial evaluations, individual, group, couples, and/or family therapy, and case management as needed. The role also provides behavioral health consultation and case management to Primary Care outpatient clinics as needed. The BMHP conducts mental health evaluations and develops realistic treatment plans; uses standardized assessment and screening tools; provides brief, solution-focused therapy and psychoeducation or treatment groups related to chronic medical conditions; and offers information, referrals, care coordination, crisis assessment and triage, and other wellness-related services. The role provides individual psychotherapy with children, adults, and families, documents services in the electronic health record, and supports integrated health care services. The BMHP protects patient privacy and confidentiality, collaborates and communicates effectively with healthcare professionals and support staff, and maintains current knowledge of therapeutic techniques and best practices. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license; an out-of-state driver’s license is acceptable when accompanied by a valid U.S. Military ID.
Maintain current personal auto insurance and be insurable with the District’s insurance carrier.
Provide a Washington State driving record upon hire; driving records may be checked annually based on the facility insurance carrier’s requirements.
Have at least two years of experience providing clinical services in the mental health field.
Demonstrate empathy and a person-centered approach to clients.
Demonstrate stress tolerance and the ability to recognize personal limitations and respond to difficult situations.
Apply knowledge and research to clinical problems and demonstrate critical and analytical capacity.
Be able to work independently and in a self-motivated manner.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with people in distress.
Be able to collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines.
Be able to use an electronic health record.
For LICSW: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school of social work; completion of supervised practice hours required for LICSW certification; Washington DOH LICSW license; and current American Heart Association BLS HCP.
For LMFT: Master’s degree or doctorate in marriage and family therapy from a nationally or regionally accredited institution; completion of the required two years of supervised practice; passage of the National Examination in Marital and Family Therapy; active, unrestricted Washington State LMFT license; and current American Heart Association BLS HCP.
For LMHC: Master’s or doctoral degree in mental health counseling, behavioral science, or a related field from a nationally or regionally accredited institution; completion of a counseling internship or practicum with supervised direct patient care; completion of Washington State supervised counseling requirements (currently 3,000 hours over no less than 36 months); passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination; active, unrestricted Washington State LMHC license; and current American Heart Association BLS HCP.
For Licensed Psychologist: Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from a regionally accredited program; completion of Washington State supervised practice requirements (currently 3,300 hours); passing scores on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and Washington Jurisprudence Exam; active, unrestricted Washington State Psychologist license; and current American Heart Association BLS HCP.

Responsibilities

Consult about patients.
Conduct initial mental health evaluations and develop realistic treatment plans.
Assess patients using standardized assessment and screening tools and measures.
Provide brief, solution-focused therapy.
Provide group psychoeducation or treatment related to chronic medical conditions.
Provide information and referral services.
Coordinate care.
Conduct crisis assessments and triage, with appropriate interventions.
Provide other services related to wellness.
Document services in accordance with requirements and in the electronic health record.
Provide individual psychotherapy with children, adults, and families.
Perform other activities designed to provide integrated health care services.
Maintain confidentiality and protect patient privacy.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and support staff.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of therapeutic techniques and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage: HDHP with HSA or PPO.
Prescription drug coverage.
Dental options: PPO or managed-care plan.
Vision benefits through VSP.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in the HDHP.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent and healthcare options.
Free, confidential Employee and Provider Assistance Programs.
Optional employee-paid life and AD&D insurance buy-up.
Optional employee-paid long-term disability coverage buy-up.