Job Summary: Provides brief assessment, intervention, and onsite consultation to the primary care team regarding psychiatric/psychosocial concerns and health behavior change. While coordination of care is part of the job duties, the majority of the Behavioral Health Consultant's activities will be focused on providing clinical interventions according to empirically supported treatment modalities. Responsibilities and Duties: Provides on-site behavioral health services in primary care clinic. Maintains a schedule and presence that allows for immediate access by primary care providers. Promptly responds to provider calls and inquiries. Provides initial assessment and/or behavioral intervention with patients referred by primary care provider(s). Focuses assessment and/or intervention on referral issue/question/concern. Adheres to the principles of brief cognitive behavioral therapy and uses evidence-based or best practices when conducting behavioral interventions. Directs interventions toward helping patients develop self-management skills. Provides immediate feedback, verbal and/or written to primary care providers. Conducts brief, episodic follow-up interventions on a short term basis as needed. Collects and utilizes data from screening tools for patient care. Provides crisis intervention and evaluation services as needed. Maintains current resource list and facilitates referrals as appropriate. Studies current literature on behavioral interventions with medical clinic patients, and learns new techniques that are approved by Evergreen Family Medicine for use in this project. Assesses care needs of clinic population and works with providers, Clinic Administrator and Project Administrator to develop relevant program services (including involvement with support groups). Qualifications and Skills: Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling. Two years in clinical service delivery with persons with mental or behavioral health needs. Previous experience working in primary care or other medical settings preferred. Current licensure with the Oregon Board of Psychologist, Examiners (OBPE), or any one of the following licenses is acceptable for this position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Candidates must be licensed for clinical practice in the State of Oregon or have the necessary clinical training to acquire independent licensure in the State of Oregon.
Knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules related to the provision of mental health services.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision and more... To express interest please reach out to
Astrid Walker - Sr. Clinical Recruiter
- MST
