Behavioral Health Consultant/Mental Health Counselor (Licensed)

at  Northwest Human Services Inc

Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers. As a Community Health Center we value a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have appropriate credentials and level of training and licensed as an LCSW in the state of Oregon or have a master’s degree in counseling and be licensed (LPC/LMFT), or doctoral level education in Clinical Psychology (PsyD/PhD) and appropriate licensing and credentialing.
• Must have graduate course work in theory, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and dual diagnosis disorders.
• Must have experience working with persons who have mental health issues and those who are in emotional distress.
• Demonstrate proficiency using DSM-5-TR, DSM V, and ICD-10.
• Candidates with experience in a medical clinic are preferred.
  Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

• Competitive Salary
• Full Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical with two plan options
• Dental & Vision options
• Flex Spending Account
• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions @ 40 hrs./wk.
• 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holidays for FT positions
• Continuing Education & Training Benefits
• Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

SUMMARY OF ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR PROVIDERS:

• Retention Bonus Plan
• Malpractice Liability Insurance Policy
• CME Reimbursement & up to 5 Days CME Pay
• License, DEA & Board Certification Renewals
  Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health and National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholar programs as well as the Rural Practitioner Tax Cred. For more information check out the Office of Rural Health, National health Service Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites. NWHS sites have a Primary Care HPSA Score of 18, Dental score of 19, and a Mental Health score of 22.

YOUR ROLE:

In this role you are going to be rotating job functions between a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) and a Mental Health Counselor.
As a BHC you will work directly with medical patients to break down behavioral barriers and support the medical team by providing consultation and support on medical and behavioral issues.
As a Mental Health Consultant, you will provide mental health services, provide on-going assessment, treatment planning, and goal setting.

SPECIFIC DUTIES - BHC:

• Identify patients experiencing negative outcomes with their chronic conditions that could benefit from the use of brief therapy to assist them with behavioral interventions that could improve their outcomes, increase their self-management skills, and reduce behavioral barriers to wellness by proactively scrubbing.
• Engage on same-day access appointments with patients and consultation with clinic staff. This will includes receiving warm handoff from medical providers related to mental health problems needing brief, evidence-based interventions including anxiety, depression, bipolar spectrum, substance abuse, prescription drug misuse, trauma, thought disorders, cognitive impairment, ADHD in adults and children, and parent training for children with behavior problems.
• Assess the nature and extent of each patient’s emotional, behavioral, MH, and/or COD presenting problem, and provide any brief interventions necessary, typically ranging from 1-5 face to face visits (with some ongoing telephonic outreach) to ensure behavioral barriers to appropriate care are reduced. Demonstrates awareness of co-occurring disorders and chronic conditions and how each impacts patient outcomes and care.

SPECIFIC DUTIES – MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR:

• Assess the nature and extent of client’s MH and COD presenting problem, formulate a plan for service that addresses MH and COD issues and their impact on client’s interaction, and ensure complete and timely documentation pursuant to OAR 309.019.0140.
• Ensure productivity requirements are met by providing mental health treatment to individuals, couples, families, and groups that improve the client’s level of functioning.
• Ensure clinical supervision requirements are met pursuant to OAR 833.030.0031.