Paradigm is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Consultant to assist our client in providing quality mental health services to a diverse population of patients. This is a good opportunity for someone looking to provide direct positive impact on the community they are a part of.
Type: Direct Hire, Full time
Location: Salem, OR
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days
As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will:
Collaborate with and assist medical providers and other health care team members in recognizing and treating emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders
Provide goal-oriented consultations and interventions to address mental health, behavioral health, and co-morbid physical conditions
Assess at-risk patients and provide appropriate intervention services
Provide and support patient education
Provide short-term problem-focused therapeutic modalities based on clinic need. Services are generally provided in 20-40 minute sessions
Facilitate referral and coordinate with Care Management team to address patient social determinants of health needs
Attend and participate in ongoing monthly meetings as needed
Provide psychiatric diagnostic evaluations based on primary care team needs
Accurately record psychological and behavioral health histories utilizing established protocols and EHS
Work to deescalate potential crisis situations
Perform risk assessments, and collaborate with patients support team
Provide mental health assessments, including assessing mental health and/or behavioral symptoms using a variety of standard assessment tools, develop individualized treatment plans, develop crisis prevention plans, and direct provisions of treatment services
Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Master’s or Doctoral degree in a specific professional field related to the position and an active Oregon license, or possess the ability to obtain an Oregon license (PsyD/PhD/LCSW/LPC)
Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred
Experience and interest in women’s health
Experience working with EHR
Experience with chronic disease
Experience working with diverse populations
Previous experience working in a primary care setting or community mental health
Knowledge of program development & assessment
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.
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