Behavioral Health Consultant at Coastal Family Health Center in ASTORIA, Oregon

Job Description:

Position Title: Behavioral Health Consultant


City: Astoria

State/Territory: US-OR

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: Yes

Excempt Status: Exempt

ID: 14792

Description:

Join our team as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Coastal Family Health in Astoria, OR!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

• Clinical Psychologist:

  • $10,000 hiring bonus paid in the first paycheck.

  • $120,000 yearly compensation

• Master’s-level independently licensed therapist:

  • $5,000 hiring bonus in first paycheck, $2,000 bonus at 12 months.

  • $100,000 yearly compensation

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, continuing education, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Provide on-site behavioral health services in primary care clinics.

• Provide consultation with Providers to aid or assist in the primary care of patients.

• Serve as primary mental health Provider or ancillary health Provider as needed.

• Assist care team with ICD-11 diagnoses, adding mental health differential diagnoses and contextual and relational perspectives.

• Work across disciplines to provide equitable biopsychosocial-spiritual care, intervening in support of team and patient goals.

• Use culturally informed and evidence-based literature for shared decision-making around health behaviors and assist with navigating the healthcare system.

• Work in a closely organized, interdisciplinary team on treatment plans, patient advocacy, and clinic processes.

• Conduct individual and group training for staff in areas of expertise and to community organizations as requested by supervisor.

• Develop research-related funding proposals.

• Partner with other Providers to triage referrals.

• Provide coverage and backup for other Providers.

• May assign patients to team clinicians.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), American Psychological Association (APA) and YVFWC requirements.

• Represent the program at meetings as requested by Behavioral Health or clinic leadership.

• Participate in the development of new programming and projects related to Behavioral Health

Qualifications

Clinical Psychologist Requirements:

• Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology.

• Experience Preferred: One year's clinical experience working within a multidisciplinary team in primary care or other medical settings, providing diagnostic and psychological assessments for primary care-based positions. One year's clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families in specialty behavioral health settings.

• Licenses/Registration: Licensed Psychologist within the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.

Master’s Level Therapist Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.

• Experience Required: Two years of postgraduate/master’s experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance; such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional. Washington State designation as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) may be substituted for this experience requirement.

• Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire. One of the following licenses is required for this position (must apply for within one week of hire if the license is not current):

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Additional Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at providerjob@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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