Clinical Mental Health Counselor Opportunity in Oregon

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as part of the primary care team, identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. In addition, the Clinical Social Worker will provide skill training through patient education, and will consult with primary care providers to develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations.

Key Responsibilities

* Work with primary care providers, in a consultative manner, to recognize, treat and manage mental disorders, psychosocial problems, and chronic emotional and/or health problems efficiently and effectively.
* Conduct intake assessments of mental and behavioral conditions, and provide brief supportive counseling to the clinic patient when needed.
* Assist in the detection of “at-risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
* Provide emergency telephone counseling services when necessary.
* Refer the patient to an in-house counselor and/or psychiatrist as indicated.
* Refer and coordinate care with community behavioral health specialists when necessary.
* Teach care, prevention, and treatment enhancement technique to patients, families, and staff.
* Maintain timely, accurate, and appropriate records.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Masters in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
* Current Oregon State Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.
* Knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
* Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
* Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, consulting psychiatrists, and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff.
* Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

We offer the option for loan repayment, relocation reimbursement, and the potential to join our amazing family and, to support our mission to provide patient care to the underserved. (HPSA 18)

Compensation Range:

$50,000 – $100,000

Benefits:

Full Package, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Life, Disability, Retirement Savings w/match and more!

Compensation Points:

Loan Repayment, Signing Bonus, Moving Allowance

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