Job Posting: Behavioral Health Consultant
Job Description
The Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center invites qualified candidates to apply for the role of Behavioral Health Consultant. This position is an exceptional opportunity to extend your professional skills and make a tangible impact on the community within a culturally rich organization. The role is designed to integrate behavioral health services within the primary care setting, focusing on holistic patient care. It is important to note that this is a full-time position and not eligible for remote work. Applicants should be prepared for an engaging role that includes direct interaction with patients and other healthcare professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides onsite, telehealth and community behavioral health services in primary care clinic.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient mental health needs with patients as referred by primary care providers.
- Completes brief interventions on warm handoffs from primary care team addressing items such as smoking cessation, drug or alcohol usage, insomnia, and anxiety.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients.
- Provide counseling and therapy sessions to patients, utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Directs intervention toward helping patients develop self-management skills.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and their families on mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Provides crisis intervention and evaluation services as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Requirements
- Master's degree in behavioral health, social work, or counseling.
- Current licensure with the Oregon Board of Psychologist, or any other of the following licensure: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in behavioral health counseling.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based counseling techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Nesika Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Benefit - Eligible the first of the month following 60 days of employment
- Short Term/Long Term Disability - Company paid
- 401K – 7% Tribal Contribution - Eligible first quarter following 90 days of employment
- 15K Life Insurance policy – Company paid
- Flexible Spending Account – Up to $3400.00
- Recuro Care (Telemedicine) – Company paid with Nesika medical enrollment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fuel Discount Card – .20 cents off a gallon at the Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center
- Costco Reimbursement – up to $65.00 per year
- PTO – Exempt employees are front loaded PTO at the beginning of each year according to the years of service accrual rate with a cap of 600 hours
- Years of Service Recognition
