Mental Health Counselor Masters - Family Medicine

Providence • Rochester, WA

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for working within a healthcare team in providing direct patient care for patients with chronic mental illness and/or socioeconomic challenges. This individual works within the Patient Centered Medical Home Model in coordination with multiple PCPs and serves as a link to an identified population of patients. Through skilled assessment, education, collaboration and coordination of healthcare and community resources, the Behavioral Health Specialist assists patients to gain self efficacy/management skills, achieve optimum functional health status, and quality of life. The Behavior Health Specialist assists patients/families, staff and systems to achieve high quality, evidence based, cost-effective, and patient focused outcomes. This person works under minimal supervision within the general policies and standard practices and mental health code of ethics, including Chapter 71.05 RCW. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group Southwest Washington and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, or in a Human Services or Psychosocial Mental Health Field
• 2 years Clinical behavioral health care experience
• Advanced clinical experience in behavioral health care including evaluation, diagnosis and intervention of psychiatric and substance use disorders

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Psychology
• Experience with Child & Adolescent Mental Health
• Experience working in an integrated collaborative environment
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record

Responsibilities

• working within a healthcare team in providing direct patient care for patients with chronic mental illness and/or socioeconomic challenges
• working within the Patient Centered Medical Home Model in coordination with multiple PCPs and serves as a link to an identified population of patients
• assists patients to gain self efficacy/management skills, achieve optimum functional health status, and quality of life
• assists patients/families, staff and systems to achieve high quality, evidence based, cost-effective, and patient focused outcomes

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time