Behavioral Health Consultant

At Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) we never have to wonder whether the work we do is worthwhile. Each day we see victories and successes, big and small, in the lives of people who count on us. Partner with CBHA for a rewarding career where you can promote health and wellness, work with passionate people, and feel accomplished for doing important work while earning a reasonable paycheck. Be a part of a healthcare movement as you grow your career. The size and culture of the organization provides an opportunity to work closely with leadership, lead initiatives, and see the results of your hard work. Your ability to make an impact is limited only by your passion and creativity.

About the role

As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will provide consultative support and assistance to medical providers and other CBHA staff as part of the Integrated Behavioral Health team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in providing access to behavioral health to patients through brief solution-focused interventions, while generating internal and external referrals for specialty behavioral medicine.

You will work as part of the primary care team to manage patients with emotional and/or health problems efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely interventions and transition patients with chronic behavioral conditions to appropriate services.
• Link families to resources and provide referrals; educate patients and staff regarding behavioral health care, prevention, and treatment.
• Maintain records that document interventions provided in accordance with program requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in evaluation and training of peers and support staff.
• Monitor the behavioral health program, identify problems related to patient care, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Promote a positive work culture and uphold clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of behavior.
• Uphold confidentiality at all times regarding CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information, and other proprietary information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possesses an understanding of the application of behavioral health theory, case management interventions, and ethical practices of the behavioral health profession.
• Requires the equivalent of extensive formal training in providing behavioral health and case management interventions, usually acquired in the completion of a Master’s Degree with a major in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Must be bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish.
• Possesses a license to provide behavioral health interventions/counseling (LMHC, LMHC-A, or LICSW).
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
• Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to enter and manage data into a centralized electronic health record system.

Pay

Behavioral Health Consultant salary range: $70,948–$97,552 DOE, with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

Benefits

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