Behavioral Health Consultant

CHC Wellbeing

$126K *
Salem, VA 24153In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) for clinical psychologists; Master's in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling for Master's-level therapists.
  • Clinical experience with multidisciplinary teams in primary care or medical settings.
  • Experience working with families, children, and adolescents in specialty behavioral health.
  • Licensed Psychologist or Master's-level therapist with necessary state credentials at the time of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site behavioral health services within a primary care clinic.
  • Consult with primary care providers on patient care strategies.
  • Serve as a primary or ancillary mental health provider as needed.
  • Assist care teams with ICD-11 diagnoses and mental health considerations.
  • Collaborate across disciplines for biopsychosocial-spiritual patient care.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices for decision-making in patient care.
  • Conduct training sessions for staff and community organizations.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage.
  • Accessible telemedicine services available 24/7.
  • Participation in a profit-sharing plan and 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays per year.
  • Opportunities for continuing education support and professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Brief

Behavioral Health ConsultantSalem, OR

Employment duration:

Full time

Exempt Status:

Exempt

Offer Relocation?:

Yes

ID:

17209

Join our team as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR!

The Behavioral Health Consultant provides primary care-based behavioral health services to clients with complex or chronic needs, depending on the assigned program as determined in the treatment or care plan of the client. Counseling or therapeutic services are provided as part of a team, with primary care-based services being integrated into the care plan directed by the primary care provider. We offer this position at either a PsyD/PhD clinical psychologist or an independently licensed Master's-level mental health therapist.

Position Highlights:
  • Clinical Psychologist:
  • $126K yearly compensation
  • $10,000.00 Hiring Bonus Structure:
    • At Hire: $3,000.00
    • At 180 days (6 months): $4,000.00
    • At 12 months: $3,000.00
    • Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
  • Master's-level independently licensed therapist:
  • $105K yearly compensation
  • $7,000.00 Hiring Bonus Structure:
    • At Hire: $2,100.00
    • At 180 days (6 months): $2,800.00
    • At 12 months: $2,100.00
    • Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
  • Relocation allowance is available!

Benefits:
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
  • Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
  • Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, continuing education, and much more!

What You'll Do:
  • Provide on-site behavioral health services in primary care clinic.
  • Provide consultation with Providers to aid or assist in the primary care of patients.
  • Serve as primary mental health Provider or ancillary health Provider as needed.
  • Assist care team with ICD-11 diagnoses, adding mental health differential diagnoses and contextual and relational perspectives.
  • Work across disciplines to provide equitable biopsychosocial-spiritual care, intervening in support of team and patient goals.
  • Use culturally informed and evidence-based literature for shared decision-making around health behaviors and assist with navigating the healthcare system.
  • Work in a closely organized, interdisciplinary team on treatment plans, patient advocacy, and clinic processes.
  • Conduct individual and group training for staff in areas of expertise and to community organizations as requested by supervisor.
  • Develop research-related funding proposals.
  • Partner with other Providers to triage referrals.
  • Provide coverage and backup for other Providers.
  • May assign patients to team clinicians.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), American Psychological Association (APA) and YVFWC requirements.
  • Represent the program at meetings as requested by Behavioral Health or clinic leadership.
  • Participate in the development of new programming and projects related to Behavioral Health

Qualifications

Clinical Psychologist Requirements:
  • Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology.
  • Experience Preferred: One year's clinical experience working within a multidisciplinary team in primary care or other medical settings, providing diagnostic and psychological assessments for primary care-based positions. One year's clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families in specialty behavioral health settings.
  • Licenses/Registration: Licensed Psychologist within the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.

Master's Level Therapist Requirements
  • Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
  • Experience Required: Two years of postgraduate/master's experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance; such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional. Washington State designation as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) may be substituted for this experience requirement.
  • Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire. One of the following licenses is required for this position at the time of hire:
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Additional Requirements
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

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