Integrated Behavioral Health Clincian - Primary Care
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) is an integral member of the primary care team, working collaboratively and in a consultative role to improve patients’ 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 individually with patients to conduct comprehensive assessments and recommends ways to enhance their care plans in close collaboration with primary care providers. When appropriate, the clinician provides follow-up treatment through skills training, coaching, and evidence-based interventions to improve patients’ health, functioning, and wellness. The position also helps patients transition smoothly to community-based behavioral health services when their needs exceed the services available in the clinic.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work, Master in Professional Counseling, or Master of Family Therapy from a nationally accredited institution, meeting requirements for licensure in Oregon and/or Washington.
- At least two years of clinical experience or experience in a healthcare-related field.
- Ability to diagnose common mental health problems.
- Ability to conduct solution-focused interventions.
- Competency in assessing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders in children, adolescents, adults, 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.
- Licensed in the applicable state as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Responsibilities
- Provide early identification, assessment, triage, and evidence-based, problem-focused interventions for behavioral, emotional, psychological, and social concerns.
- Meet individually with patients to conduct comprehensive assessments.
- Provide recommendations to the primary care team to enhance patient care plans.
- When indicated, provide follow-up sessions with skills training, coaching, and evidence-based interventions to improve health and functioning.
- Support patients who need services unavailable in the clinic by facilitating transitions to community-based behavioral health resources.
- Promote health behavior change through evaluation, brief intervention, and education.
- Coordinate with LMG providers and community partners to refer patients for appropriate mental health therapy.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to support patients’ health.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates relocating from outside the area
- Comprehensive 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
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Job Type
Full-time
