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**Mentor Behavioral Health** **,** a part of the Sevita family, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Health services to children, individuals and families. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
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**DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED.** Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Caregiver, you'll provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to help them live well in their community and environment. Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career.
**Behavioral Consultant (BC) Part-Time**
**Location: Broomall, PA**
We are expanding services and seeking a talented Behavioral Consultant (BC) to provide services to our Pennsylvania families.
Our experienced team of professionals provides Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) in the home, community, and school environments. We work one-on-one with Children who have a primary or anticipated diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, children who have been diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities, and Intellectual and Developmental Delays to help them grow and learn to the best of their abilities. We also work closely with the family, involving them in the therapeutic process. Our mission is to help children of all abilities thrive! This opportunity is highly flexible and can be a primary or secondary job that can work around your scheduling needs.
**Job description** :
+ Design treatment plans and behavioral interventions by gathering and analyzing data
+ Functions as the Lead member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team
+ Completes social history evaluations of assigned youth in a timely manner, demonstrating good interviewing and assessment skills
+ Consults with parents and other team members regularly and provides therapeutic programming materials
+ Maintains appropriate and timely communication with family, referral sources, MENTOR, and agencies responsible for the youth's treatment, welfare, and/or disposition
+ Completes all documentation, including treatment planning, progress notes, monthly reviews, and periodic assessments, maintaining compliance with the policies and procedures of the program
+ Actively participates in planning aftercare and discharge services
+ Attends peer review once a month
+ Other duties as outlined in the contract
**Minimum Requirements:**
**One of the following requirements must be met.**
+ Graduate degree in psychology, social work, education or counseling AND one year of full-time experience providing mental health services to children or young adults.
+ Graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or related field AND completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum.
**What we offer:**
+ Dynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next
+ Advancement opportunities within our nationwide Network
+ Competitive compensation
+ Flexible work schedules
**We have meaningful work for you - come join our team -** **_Apply Today!_**
**Join Our Team**
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Mentor Behavioral Health's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.
_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._

Job description

Under the general direction of the Director of IBHS Programs and Executive Director in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan suitable to each individual client and family; identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and instructs the treatment team in non-adversarial service delivery methods, data generation and collection, and client tracking. The Mobile Therapist / Behavior Consultant is responsible for clinically supervising the BHT's assigned to his/her caseload as outlined in .

The BC Services are intended to provide intensive, therapeutic services to a child and family, preferably in the family's home. Other accepted settings are in the child's school, church, community center, or neighbor or extended family member's home. Services are not to be provided in an office setting. Services provided by the BC are intended to be strengths-based, child-centered, family-focused, and eco-systemic in nature. The BC will provide individual and family psychotherapy, with a strong emphasis on goals agreed upon by the family and treatment team. The BC will use a myriad of therapy techniques and will have consistent sessions with the child individually, the entire nuclear family, the family and other community resources, and any subsystem of the family, as clinically indicated by the prescribing psychologist.

Requirements :
• Licensed psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist or clinical social worker or;
• Licensed as a social worker or a behavior specialist and have a graduate degree that required clinical or mental health direct service practicum or;
• Have a certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavioral analysis, or;
• Have a graduate degree in ABA, or;
• Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling, with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work or counseling or;
• Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

**Mentor Behavioral Health** **,** a part of the Sevita family, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Health services to children, individuals and families. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
**Job Location:** Broomall, PA
**Sign On Bonus:** $5000
**Job description**
Mentor Behavioral Health, a part of the Sevita family, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and Behavioral Health services to children, individuals, and families. Here, we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
We are expanding services and seeking a talented Licensed Behavioral Consultant (LBC/BSC) to provide services to our families! As the Licensed Behavior Consultant, you will drive the treatment: identify goals and interventions to be utilized, complete assessments, and make recommendations for each child's care.
Our experienced team of professionals provides Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) in the home, community, and school environments. We work one-on-one with Children who have a primary or anticipated diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Mood Disorders or other behavioral challenges to help them grow and learn to the best of their abilities. We also work closely with the family, involving them in the therapeutic process. Our mission is to help children of all abilities thrive!
This opportunity is highly flexible and can be a primary or secondary job that can work around your scheduling needs.
Responsibilities:
+ Design treatment plans and behavioral interventions by gathering and analyzing data
+ Functions as the Lead member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team
+ Consults with parents and other team members regularly and provides therapeutic programming materials
+ Maintains appropriate and timely communication with family, MENTOR, and agencies responsible for the youth's treatment, welfare, and/or disposition
+ Completes all documentation, including treatment planning, progress notes, monthly reviews, and periodic assessments, maintaining compliance with the policies and procedures of the program
+ Actively participates in planning aftercare and discharge services
+ Attends peer review
+ Other duties as outlined in the contract
**Minimum Requirements:**
One of the following requirements must be met.
+ LPC
+ LSW
+ LCSW
+ BSL
+ LMFT
What we offer:
+ Dynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next
+ **Competitive compensation with performance incentives paid monthly - the more support you provide, the higher your rate of pay.**
+ Advancement opportunities within our nationwide Network
+ Flexible work schedules
+ Perks at work
+ 401k retirement plan
+ 401k Matching
**Join Our Team**
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Mentor Behavioral Health's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.
_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._

Position Summary

The BHC is responsible primarily for providing counseling to patients including walk-in clients. The BHC will conduct one-on-one or group visits with patients and offer mental health therapy to help them improve the quality of their lives. The BHC will provide direct support and advocacy services geared to enhancing the development, problem-solving, and coping capacities of people; provide resources and services to people; linking people with systems that provide them with resources, services, and opportunities; information and referrals to related and outside agencies as appropriate.

Experience & Training

• Masters' Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• Licensed in the State of Illinois to practice (LCSW , LSW, LPC, LCPC or Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
• Two - four years of experience in the field or a related area, clinical psychology preferred.
• Clinical psychosocial diagnosis experience involving direct patient care along with consultation, evaluation, and research preferred.
• Experience working with underserved, diverse and transient populations.
• Experience working with patients who have co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and social & physical health challenges.
• Accurate data entry skills with tracking, and organization of case management and care coordination programs.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other professional staff.
• Works evening and/or weekend shifts as required.
• Stays current professionally with all therapeutic interventions and assessment techniques to maintain clinical skills.
• Work with management on the integration of physical and mental health services to achieve departmental goals.
• Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of billing codes and other third-party reimbursement sources.
• Provides services with respect for the autonomy, dignity, privacy, and rights of FFHC patients.
• Works collaboratively with care team to coordinate services necessary for patients to achieve recovery.
• Assess clients using standardized assessment/screening tools, measures, etc. to develop problem focused treatment plans, provides appropriate therapeutic intervention and monitors patients'' progress throughout the course of treatment.

Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are within the scope of duties enumerated throughout.

About Us

ChesPenn is a network of community health centers spanning Chester and Delaware Counties. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay.

Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back!

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Consultant (LCSW)

At ChesPenn Health Services, we believe that mental and emotional well-being are essential to whole-person care. As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you'll work alongside our medical providers to deliver integrated, compassionate behavioral health services to patients of all ages. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities across Chester and Delaware Counties.

If you're a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare setting, we invite you to bring your expertise to our mission-driven team.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We live by the values of compassion, teamwork, integrity, and quality. At ChesPenn, you'll find:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible time off to support work-life balance
• Retirement plan and health savings account
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative, supportive workplace culture

Who You Are

• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania
• A skilled communicator who builds trust with patients and providers
• Experienced in brief interventions, crisis management, and behavioral health screenings
• Passionate about integrated care and improving access to mental health services
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based primary care setting

What You'll Do

• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions within the primary care setting
• Conduct screenings and assessments for mental health, substance use, and psychosocial concerns
• Collaborate with medical providers to develop and support integrated care plans
• Offer crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute distress
• Educate patients and families on coping strategies, wellness, and behavioral health resources
• Document encounters and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
• Participate in team huddles, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• Active LCSW license in Pennsylvania (required)
• Experience in integrated care, community health, or outpatient behavioral health preferred
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and culturally competent practices
• Proficiency in EMR systems and documentation
• Bilingual skills are a plus

Please Note:

To protect the safety of children and families-and to safeguard sensitive medical information-all candidates who accept any form of job offer, whether conditional, contingent, or final, are required to complete pre-employment screenings. These may include child abuse clearance, criminal background checks, and other evaluations mandated by state and federal regulations. Depending on the position, additional requirements such as fingerprinting, drug testing, and verification of professional credentials may also apply.

ChesPenn's Mission

We provide comprehensive primary and preventive care and social services to medically underserved families and individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. We strive to meet the unique health needs of our communities in linguistically and culturally competent ways.

ChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications

NOTE:
ChesPenn uses a web-based application portal and emailing system to correspond with applicants. Please be sure to add to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay Range: $36.42 to $52.46

Position Summary –

The Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for the clinical social work aspects of care for patients in the Inpatient Psychiatry program and/or mental health assessments in the Emergency Department.  Provides clinical services which can include: mental health assessment and diagnosis, psychosocial assessment, safety planning, care coordination and discharge planning and utilizes resources effectively. Assists in the implementation of a quality management program to evaluate services. Maintains systems which ensure appropriate utilization of resources and services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – 

Performed majority of the time:

·    Completes paperwork within prescribed timeframe, including: mental health assessments (including DSM 5 diagnosis), psychosocial assessments, safety plans, and discharge plans.

·    Documents patient evaluation and treatments in a thorough, concise manner including pertinent and meaningful observations and information to determine level of care needs, safety needs and planning.

·    Coordinates with patient’s families and providers in the community to gather collateral information and develop an appropriate discharge plan.

·    Utilizes knowledge of community services to provide referrals and create discharge plans

·    Works with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop patient goals and discharge plans based on patient needs, level of care recommendation and knowledge of community resources.

·    Tracks and coordinates legal needs of patients, including communication with court investigators, POA, guardians, and coordinating and facilitating court hearings for patients.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

·    Attends and participates in designated treatment team meetings on all matters concerning the patient or family.

·    Plans and conducts therapeutic activities including group and individual therapy sessions as needed, in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan and needs of patients and the unit.

·    Completes all mandatory education for state licensure and JCAHO requirements.

Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide):

·    Impact limited to the employee and to the wellbeing of the patient.

·    No budget responsibility.

Assigned direct reports (not limited to the ones listed):

·    N/A

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

·    Master’s in Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE accredited school of social work.

Preferred

·     

Experience:

Required

·    Minimum two (2) years of inter-disciplinary team experience.

·    Experience working with adults in settings focused on mental health; (can include time spent as MSW intern).

Preferred

·    Experience working in healthcare.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Required

·    Obtain full Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure within 3 years of hire.

·    Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) required upon hire. LCSW can be used in lieu of CSWA.

Preferred

·    LCSW preferred upon hire.

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Required

·    Adheres to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

·    Advanced clinical skills to therapeutically engage and assess a diverse patient population, assess needs and efficiently coordinate a discharge plan.

·    Knowledge of mental illness and ability to provide a DSM 5 diagnosis, assess acuity and recommend the appropriate level of care to support the patient.

·    Knowledge of community health and social service resources.

·    Awareness of the impact of mental illness on individuals and families and ability to integrate this into effective discharge planning.

·    Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to that utilize and considers body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with customers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.  This also includes the skills to obtain and interpret information appropriate to patients' needs and age as required for assessment, range of treatment and patient care.

·    Experience in dealing with highly confidential information.

·    Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.

·    Demonstrates skills in problem solving and productively addresses problem situations encountered.

·    Knowledge of chronic, acute and terminal illness and physical disabilities and the impact on the individual and family systems.

·    Emulates dress code and Code of Conduct that incorporates presenting a good first and lasting impression by personal appearance and interpersonal skills.

·    Demonstrates knowledge of resources and services for the geriatric population.

·    Utilizes PC skills to communicate effectively via email and clinical assessments in charting

·    Manages time effectively.

·    Demonstrates knowledge of hiring and compensation process/policies.

·    Follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

·    Follows professional, organizational, and unit policies and procedures on confidentiality.

Preferred

·    Bilingual skills a plus.

    Additional Posting Information Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.

We are looking for a LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist to work as part of a team that exclusively treats people who have HIV. At Philadelphia FIGHT the Behavioral Health Consultant is embedded in the medical clinic to offer their expertise on a patient's psychosocial stressors and behavioral health issues. The ideal candidate has a combination of skills, including case management, assessment, diagnosis, and brief interventions. Must be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and have 2-3 years of experience to be considered for this role.

About the Role:

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday (9:00AM - 5:00PM)
• Location: Jonathan Lax Treatment Center, 1233 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
• Compensation & Benefits:
  • FSLA status is exempt with an annual rate of $70-85K.
  • 2 weeks of PTO annually + 11 paid holidays
  • 403B with up to 4% employer matching that is fully vested starting day 1
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1
  • FSA for medical, dependent care and transportation expenses
  • Discounted degree options with partnered institution Pierce College
  • Student loan repayment options

Requirements:

1. Current Pennsylvania license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a BHC or 3 years of experience as a therapist required.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with medical providers, support staff, and other professionals across multiple disciplines.
4. Experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities:

1. Screen for mental health disorders, social stressors, and unhealthy lifestyle choices using empirically validated measures.
2. Refer patients as appropriate to mental health and substance use treatment programs.
3. Provide motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to patients.
4. Offer brief problem-solving interventions to improve treatment adherence.
5. Crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
6. Participate in daily staff huddles and weekly case conferences to collaborate with other professionals and across clinics.
7. Occasionally lead case conferences related to behavioral health issues for medical staff.
8. Document interactions in EMR.
9. Other duties as requested or assigned.

FIGHT is an EEO, Affirmative Action, LGBTQ, people living with HIV/AIDS, and protected veterans' institution. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees from many backgrounds.

We recognize that an inclusive workforce with a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds is an integral part in our organizational success. We encourage and embrace a diverse workforce that provides us with unlimited ideas and innovative solutions.

Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant

Territory: Lakewood

About Bloom:

Bloom Healthcare is a pioneering and employee-owned primary care and hospice practice at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery for vulnerable patients. We bring high-touch, innovative medicine to those living at home with chronic conditions. Bloom’s model of care is proven to provide exceptional care to the homebound population, and Bloom Healthcare has generated outstanding quality results in CMS Innovation Center models compared to our peers. 

At Bloom Healthcare, we believe in creating an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. Bloom Healthcare has been voted the "Top Workplace" for six consecutive years. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to our employees. By nurturing a work culture that puts our team first, we empower them to put our patients first.

By joining the Bloom Healthcare family, you're not only embarking on a rewarding career journey but also becoming a part of a community that genuinely cares about you. We thrive together, supporting one another, and making a significant impact in the lives of our patients. Become a part of our success story and experience firsthand why we're consistently voted the best place to work. 

Job Summary:

Bloom is seeking an exceptional Behavioral Health Care Consultant to join the team! This position will be joining Bloom’s Behavioral Health team, reporting to the Director of Specialty Services, with a focus on caring for Bloom’s geriatric patients with mental health challenges and/or dementia as well as young disabled patients with psychiatric needs.

Responsibilities:

• Mental health assessments, including administration of validated scales e.g. PHQ-9, GAD-7

• Provide lifestyle coaching to address issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and loss of function

• Use multiple modalities to engage with clients like motivational interviewing, problem solving therapy, behavioral activation, and provide grief support

• Coach caregivers and family members to support and advocate for patients, especially for vulnerable patients with issues such as dementia

• Monitor symptom severity, treatment adherence and side effects

• Track client progress through the use of a registry

• Report results to primary medical provider and/or the consulting psychiatric consultant

• Identify social service needs and refer to Bloom’s medical social work where appropriate

• Participation in weekly caseload review with psychiatric consultant

• Ongoing collaboration and coordination with treating providers

• Relapse prevention planning and preparation for discharge from active treatment

• Care management to be delivered in client’s homes or assisted living communities, but some virtual visits may be warranted

Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, or a related field required. Master's degree or higher in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, or a related field.

• Licensure: LCSW/LSW, LPC, or PSY

• Clinical skills: Behavioral health consultants should have strong clinical skills, including the ability to assess mental health needs, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based interventions. Knowledgeable about a range of therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

• Communication skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for building rapport with clients, collaborating with other members of the healthcare team, and providing education and support to patients and their families.

• Cultural competence: Behavioral health consultants should have an understanding of and respect for cultural differences and how they may impact mental health and healthcare seeking behavior. Cultural competence is important for providing effective, culturally sensitive care to a diverse range of patients.

• Problem-solving skills: Behavioral health consultants should be skilled at problem-solving and be able to help clients identify and address challenges in their lives. They should also be able to adapt their approach to meet the unique needs and preferences of each patient.

• Empathy and compassion: A strong sense of empathy and compassion is essential for working effectively with individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Behavioral health consultants should be able to empathize with their patients' experiences and provide support and encouragement in a nonjudgmental manner.

• Ethics and professionalism: Behavioral health consultants must adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards of conduct in their practice. This includes maintaining patient confidentiality, respecting boundaries, and seeking supervision or consultation when needed.

• Continuing education: Given the evolving nature of the field of behavioral health, ongoing professional development and continuing education are important for staying current with best practices, emerging research, and advancements in treatment modalities.

Why Bloom?

• Competitive salary with bonuses

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• Collaborative work environment with a passionate team making a difference in healthcare.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.

• Generous PTO and paid holidays.

• Annual continued education allowance.

Bloom Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The pay range for this role in the state of Colorado typically falls between $85,000-$105,000 annually with the potential for performance-based bonuses and other benefits. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and location within the state.

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Level
Experienced

Job Location
Oregon City Medical Clinic - Oregon City, OR

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Master's Degree

Salary Range
$ - $ Salary

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Who We Are:

Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health. Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with us?

• We are a non-profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily.
• We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 20 days of PTO (based on full time employment), 9 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, quarterly wellness reimbursements, generous 401k retirement plan with employer match, employer paid disability insurance, EAP and life insurance.
• Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021,2022, 2023, and 2024!

Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant
Department: Behavioral Health
Reports To: Director of Behavioral Health
Work Type: On-Site
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Language Differential: Eligible

SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides expert integrated care to adult and pediatric patients as a member of the primary care clinic. They specialize in targeted, brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement.

BHCs are generalists, providing high-volume services from a population-based lens that are accessible, team-based, and a routine part of primary care. This is a behavioral health model that is interconnected with patients' medical care and medical care team that requires specialized training and experience with a variety of medical, mental health, and substance use concerns. Additionally, this position supports the entire development of age; ranging from children, adolescents, teens, adults, geriatrics, obstetric populations (pregnant individuals and post-pregnancy related conditions), and working with families and couples for targeted interventions and support in primary care. The BHC in many scenarios is often the first point of contact for individuals seeking mental health and substance use concerns.

In addition, this role performs high-level consultation to physicians and other medical care team members and contributes to a clear treatment plan for patient care. The BHC functions effectively in a fast-paced, highly-productive setting, with the ability to successfully pivot from a patient-facing to a physician-facing role throughout the day. The BHC thrives on being adaptable, flexible, and being able to independently function at a consistently high level. The individual in this position must be willing to engage in brief visits (e.g., 15- 30 mins) at a high volume, and is adept at working closely with PCPs and other team members.

Essential Job Duties

• Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development for assessment of patient care to include knowledge of the use of adult and pediatric screening instruments, as well as the ability to screen for and identify substance abuse problems.
• Apply first-line interventions in a time-limited setting for a broad spectrum of physical and mental health problems experienced by patients and families throughout the lifespan, as presenting in primary care (including pediatrics, obstetric populations, and Family medicine populations). Targets of treatment may include mental health concerns, substance abuse concerns, adverse health behaviors (including their contribution to chronic medical illnesses), stress-related physical symptoms, ineffective patterns of health care utilization, and adjustment to new and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide patient and family education effectively, and sensitively, to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral treatment plans. Possess the skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic medications with a patient, including indications, effects, and side effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care physicians.
• Effectively utilize electronic health record (Epic EHR) and verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers in a timely manner. Ability to concurrently document during patient sessions; including performance of various clinical, compliance, and administrative duties required to meet various billing and medical documentation requirements.
• Effectively assess for, and manage, suicidal and homicidal risk, as well as concerns for child or elder abuse and neglect, using effective and evidence-based methods (PHQ-9, Columbia Risk Assessment). When applicable, collaborate and coordinate care with the Crisis team, contact police and/or Child Protective Services and communicate effectively with the receiving emergency department.
• Comfort and ability to engage in brief solution-focused treatment in primary care of wide variety of conditions of mental health, substance use, and behavior change around health conditions.
• A high level of comfort in providing consultation and training to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
• Possess skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic medications with a patient, including indications, effects, and side effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care physicians.
• Clinical experience must be within the past five (5) year(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in a mental health-related field (Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work), or PsyD is required
• License in Oregon (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) is required
• Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system is preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Self-starter and team player, with an interest in both larger systems issues, and individual patient care
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced Primary Care or Specialty Care setting, requiring the ability to manage multiple competing demands, constantly re-prioritize, and succinctly communicate relevant information effectively to both patients and medical team members
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an inter-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate current knowledge of cultural competency, particularly related to how variables related to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and culture impact physical and emotional health; demonstrated experience and working understanding of how these variables may impact presentation of various concerns in primary care settings.
• Ability and willingness to teach classes and groups relevant to the integrated behavioral health provider role (e.g., chronic pain management, diabetes and stress, insomnia, etc.).
• Experience and/or training in working with populations that range across the life span
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately, and professionally, present cases for review by the medical home/specialty treatment team, highlighting key clinical considerations, assessment needs, case formulation and treatment plan recommendations
• Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is typically with a 40-hour per week, with hours that may vary.
• As a result of high-patient volume, this position experiences stressors that come along with a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to travel during the workday and/or cover at other locations as needed.
• Speak clearly so that listeners can understand; hear and understand the speech of another person.
• Read from a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Travel up to 15% for training and off-site team meetings.
• Regularly sit while working on the computer; use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls; repeat the same movements when entering data; ability to differentiate between colors, shades, and brightness; read from a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently stand and walk around the office to gather supplies, required to do filing, use office equipment, or collaborate with employees.
• Occasionally stand, stoop and lift or move objects, equipment and supplies weighing approximately 20-25 pounds up to 40-50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, based on patient volume.

Neighborhood Health Center Employment Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks, background checks, drug screening for illegal substances, Tuberculosis, and any position specific credentialing or licensure requirements.