Behavioral Health Consultant

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