Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - Primary Care

Legacy Health•Vancouver, WA

2d•$55 - $82

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) is an integral member of the primary care team, working collaboratively and consultatively to improve patients’ overall health and well-being. The clinician provides early identification, assessment, triage, and evidence-based, problem-focused interventions for behavioral, emotional, psychological, and social concerns related to physical and mental health conditions. The BHC meets with patients individually to conduct comprehensive assessments and makes recommendations to primary care providers to enhance patient care plans. When appropriate, the clinician provides follow-up treatment through skills training, coaching, and evidence-based interventions to improve health, functioning, and wellness. The role also helps patients transition smoothly to community-based behavioral health resources when they need services not available within the clinic. This position requires advanced skill in evidence-based interventions for patients with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. The clinician works with a multidisciplinary team and must be flexible and willing to work at the fast pace of primary care.

Requirements

Doctor of Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from a nationally accredited institution, fulfilling requirements for licensure in Oregon and/or Washington.
At least two years of clinical experience or experience in a healthcare-related field.
Current, valid Oregon and/or Washington psychologist license.
BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders in child, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients, depending on the population served.
Competency in assessing cognitive and psychological problems associated with or exacerbating medical conditions.
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team.
Skill in case conceptualization and consultation.
Flexibility and willingness to work at the fast pace of primary care.
Ability to diagnose common mental health problems and conduct solution-focused interventions.
Ability to promote health behavior change through evaluation, brief intervention, and education.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with applicable intervention modalities, including ACT, CBT, CBT-I, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual patient assessments and provide recommendations to the primary care team to enhance care plans.
Provide evidence-based interventions addressing emotional and behavioral problems and supporting patients’ overall health.
When indicated, provide subsequent sessions of skills training, coaching, and other interventions to improve health and functioning.
Help patients transition to community partners when they require behavioral health services not provided in the clinic.
Clarify complex diagnoses and assess medical and mental health comorbidities.
Diagnose common mental health problems and conduct solution-focused interventions.
Promote health behavior change through evaluation, brief intervention, and education.
Advocate for patients regarding behavioral health strategies and interventions.
Coordinate with clinic providers and community partners to refer patients for appropriate mental health therapy.
Provide consultation within the health system and externally when appropriate.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient health.

Benefits

Relocation assistance for qualified candidates relocating from outside the area.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL), including 40 hours front-loaded at hire.
Free employee parking.
Retirement plan with employer matching and contributions.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Employee discounts with AT&T/FirstNet, LA Fitness, Kindercare, Nike, Adidas, and more.
Additional wellness, financial, and professional development benefits.