Overview :
The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) works in a consultative and collaborative role as an integral member of the primary care team.
They provide behavioral health interventions to primary care patients with the goal of improving overall health of patients.
The BHC helps address a broad spectrum of behavioral health needs in the primary care patient population. Their goal is to aid in early identification and provide problem focused interventions that promote wellness and relieve symptoms.
Behavioral issues that are addressed may be related to physical or mental health conditions. They provide assessment, management and triage of psychological and social problems in the clinic patient population.
This position requires advanced level skill in delivering evidence-based interventions targeted to improve overall health for patients with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems.
The work includes the BHC meeting with patients individually for an assessment and then providing recommendations to the primary care team to enhance the patient's care plan.
When indicated, the BHC may also work with patients for several subsequent sessions to provide on-going skills training and coaching to improve health and functioning.
The BHC also supports helping patients, who require services not provided in the LMG clinic, to make a smooth transition to care with community partners.
QUALIFICATIONS : Education :
Education :
Must be a graduate of a doctor of psychology program accredited through the American Psychological Association (APA) or have a Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work.
Licensure :
Must hold a current valid Oregon and / or Washington License as a Psychologist (PsyD or PhD) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Experience :
Minimum of two years of clinical experience or healthcare related field.
Skills :
- Ability to screen for common mental health problems. Able to conduct Cognitive-Behavioral or solution focused interventions.
- Recognizes and advocates for patients regarding behavioral health strategies / interventions.
- Promotes health behavior change through evaluation, brief intervention and education.
- Works with multidisciplinary team to help support the patient’s health. Coordinates with LMG providers and community partners to refer for appropriate mental health therapy.
- Demonstrates competencies in assessment of emotional, cognitive and behavioral disorders in child, adolescent, adult and / or geriatric patients (depending upon population served by specific position).
- Demonstrates competency in assessment of cognitive and psychological problems associated with, and / or exacerbating medical conditions.
- Experience with working with an interdisciplinary team.
- Skilled in case conceptualization and consultation.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled.
For additional information please formally apply or contact Erin Pendergraft at EPENDERG@LHS.ORG
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician – Primary Care
The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) works in a consultative and collaborative role as an integral member of the primary care team. They provide behavioral health interventions to primary care patients with the goal of improving overall health of patients. The BHC helps address a broad spectrum of ...
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician – Primary Care
The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) works in a consultative and collaborative role as an integral member of the primary care team. They provide behavioral health interventions to primary care patients with the goal of improving overall health of patients. The BHC helps address a broad spectrum of ...
Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider - Skyline Village
At Salem Health and Clinics, we take pride in our status as an award-winning, independent health care institution providing the region with its only Level II trauma center and 644 acute care beds. Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you...
Primary Care - NP Panel
Community leader in providing healthcare and healthcare related services to the underserved. At Legacy, we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the wellness of everyone we touch and empower people to live healthier lives. Helens, Legacy is helping keep the Pacific Northwest healthy. ...
Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider, Skyline Village Clinic
At Salem Health and Clinics, we take pride in our status as an award-winning, independent health care institution providing the region with its only Level II trauma center and 644 acute care beds. Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you...
Integrated Care Management Nurse or Clinician
As a member of the Care Management team, our Care Management Nurses and Clinicians provide clinical care management to best meet the member’s specific healthcare needs and to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes – all in service of making our members’ health journeys easier. Every day, Cambia...
Primary Care Physician - Silverton and Woodburn
Legacy Health is a locally owned, six-hospital nonprofit health system that also includes a full-service children’s hospital and more than 70 primary care, specialty, and urgent care clinics, 14,000 employees and nearly 3,000 health care providers. Our primary care providers are supported by designa...
Primary Care - NP Panel
Community leader in providing healthcare and healthcare related services to the underserved. At Legacy, we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the wellness of everyone we touch and empower people to live healthier lives. Helens, Legacy is helping keep the Pacific Northwest healthy. ...
Primary Care Advanced Practitioner Support
LMG Primary Care utilizes Advanced Practice Providers in this role to extend a group of primary care providers capacity and improve access by: . Community leader in providing healthcare and healthcare related services to the underserved. At Legacy, we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the...
Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider - Uglow Clinic
At Salem Health and Clinics, we take pride in our status as an award-winning, independent health care institution providing the region with its only Level II trauma center and 644 acute care beds. Join Salem Health and Clinics as an APP, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive p...