The Behavioral Health Clinician is a licensed, Master's level clinician working as a member of the primary care medical team who assists the primary care (PCP) and dental teams in managing the overall health of clients working in a primary care setting.  Provides consultation to clients and works with PCP to improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and conditions for clients.

LifeWorks NW partners with the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Yamhill and Washington Counties that serves a large Medicaid population. They have a special focus on providing care to the migrant farm worker community. A large majority of their patients are monolingual Spanish speaking.

Location: This position is located at the school-based health clinic at Beaverton High School. 

Pay/Benefits:  $31.76 starting hourly salary and pro-rated comprehensive benefits. $10,000 annual differential once licensure is obtained. Additional differential for bilingual Spanish proficiency. 

This LifeWorks NW site qualifies for the Oregon Health Care Provider Incentive Loan Repayment Program and/or the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program.

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Meets performance standards for productivity, documentation (including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans and authorization requests) proficiency in clinical model and evidence based practices, quality of care (including engagement and retention), and teamwork as defined in the Performance Review.
• Continually increases level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency.  Provides appropriate resources and support linkage and evaluation/treatment to clients.
• Performs client evaluation including; initial intake interviews, formulating diagnoses, and identifying appropriate treatment services.  Notifies client and significant other(s) of diagnoses and initial recommendations. Completes a written narrative of the evaluation. Obtains necessary releases within specified timeline standards.
• Coordinates with Primary Care Physicians doing some work with the behavioral health model focusing on disease management.
• Collects supplementary information needed to assist client, such as medical records, or school reports. Analyzes the data such to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' problems.
• Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing clients individually, in families, or in groups. Assesses their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
• Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior in order to implement solutions.
• Develops therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, strengths and needs. Treatment plans will be based upon clinical experience and knowledge, and will have measurable goals and objectives based on the diagnosis and will specify type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy. Treatment plans will be client driven and follow-ups will be completed on time, assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
• Conducts individual, family and group therapy sessions based on current evidenced based practices e.g. collaborative problem solving, cognitive behavioral interventions, and solution focused therapy.
• Responsible for case management.  Coordinates/collaborates with physicians, staff, families, caregivers, etc. 
• Maintain awareness of community resources and provides referral services to clients and their families.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatment and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses. Modifies plans and diagnoses as necessary.  Uses program outcome measures as assigned.
• Maintains chart notes, obtains pertinent records from other treatment, and tracks client's involvement, follow-through, and progress in treatment activities. Documents and maintains client records to ensure compliance with agency and contract guidelines and confidentiality. Completes documentation in electronic health record system. 
• Identifies cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting students' development and determines whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialists. Addresses legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline and assists with hearings.
• Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Provides training and consultation to school staff and community partners regarding issues of mental health, addiction and behavior management and prevention.
• Participates in operations meetings to help address and maintain sustainability of School Based Health Center model. Attends informational and clinical meetings which may include all-agency meetings, supervision meetings, team meetings, consultation meetings with psychiatrist, intra-agency trainings, and completes online trainings as assigned.  
• Serve as back-up for other staff when needed.
• Check e-mail/voice mail daily/throughout the day. Responds to contacts within 48 hours for routine matter when working (urgent matters may require a more immediate response)
• Travels between sites or within the community
• Completes critical incident reports when indicated within 24 hours of a critical incident.

Qualifications:  

• This position requires a QMHP credential either through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or by obtaining and maintaining active internship or licensed with an eligible state licensing board. All prospective candidates must either have a valid MHACBO registration number or licensing intern number.
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or related mental health field (QMHP) may be required. 
• Oregon license (i.e Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist) or registered intern in process for license strongly preferred.  
• Current CADC or eligibility for CADC within two years of preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, alcohol and other drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, social and working relationships and conducting a mental status examination; complete a five-axis DSM diagnosis; write and supervise the implementation of an Individual Service and Support Plan; and provide individual, family and/or group therapy within the scope of their training.
• More than 2 years experience required in a broad range of clinical interventions and mental health assessments specific to children, adolescents and families.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural values and norms. Knowledge of acculturation and generational issues within the Latino community.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of resources and appropriate support linkage available within the community. Sensitivity and understanding of specific barriers which may lead to lack of access and engagement.
• Demonstrated understanding of behavioral health interventions in support of medical diagnoses.  Understanding of the difference between behavioral health and mental health models and ability to determine most appropriate model to use.
• Demonstrated ability in providing case management services and compliance with confidentially in accordance with federal, state and/or funding source requirements.
• Knowledge of community resources and treatment agencies enabling appropriate referrals for specific client needs.
• Knowledge of medications commonly used by client population.
• Proficient in or have a functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word.  Must be able to master proprietary software including electronic health record system.
• May require access to a car and valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

• Indoor
• High volume of walking required. Clinicians may walk between 2-3 miles/day within clinic.
• May require some infrequent travel to other clinics.
• Requires Personal Protective Equipment based off healthcare system standards.

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