Behavioral Health ConsultantMental Health Counselor Licensed

Northwest Human Services is a nonprofit 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 worklife harmony.

Behavioral Health Consultant/Mental Health Counselor

Location: West Salem Clinic 1233 Edgewater NW Salem OR 97304

Job Status: Fulltime Monday Friday

Signon Bonus: $3000 (Internal candidates that are currently employed here at NWHS are not eligible for a signon bonus.

Referral Bonus:$1000.00(Referral bonus expire at the close of this job posting.

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 ongoing 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 selfmanagement skills and reduce behavioral barriers to wellness by proactively scrubbing.
• Engage on sameday 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 evidencebased 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 patients emotional behavioral MH and/or COD presenting problem and provide any brief interventions necessary typically ranging from 15 face to face visits (with some ongoing telephonic outreach) to ensure behavioral barriers to appropriate care are reduced. Demonstrates awareness of cooccurring disorders and chronic conditions and how each impacts patient outcomes and care.

SPECIFIC DUTIES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR:

• Assess the nature and extent of clients MH and COD presenting problem formulate a plan for service that addresses MH and COD issues and their impact on clients 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 clients level of functioning.
• Ensure clinical supervision requirements are met pursuant to OAR 833.030.0031.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have appropriate credentials and level of training and licensed as an LCSW in the state of Oregon or have a masters 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 DSM5TR DSM V and ICD10.
• 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: ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability 100 paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3 employer match
• PTO 10 hours a month for FT positions @ 40 hrs./wk.
• 7 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.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining a team that makes adifference in the lives of many apply online at:Employment (northwesthumanservices)

For more information contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.