Behavioral Health Provider - CSS

The Opportunity:

This Work Matters!

Responsibilities:

• Provide brief (10-20 min), solution focused behavioral interventions with active development of Behavioral Change planning for patients referred to Behavioral Health via Medical Providers.
• Provide follow up appointments to deliver psychotherapeutic care related to the mind/body connection with medical problem presentations.
• Provide biopsychosocial assessment and evidenced-based psychotherapy interventions to patients across the lifespan with medical conditions to support their management of recovery from these conditions.
• Inquire of current and past events, preference of care plan delivery, partnering with staff at the client level for a team approach, document decisions and next steps in the care process.
• Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and brief evidenced-based psychotherapy usually lasting from 1-6 visits per episode of care to Primary Care patients with mental health and addictions problems across the lifespan.
• Work with clients to set up a care plan and how to continue the plan even as visits may or may not continue with the Behavioral Health Consultant.
• Complete all charting as needed and required by contacted funding sources: including assessments, progress notes, and billing
• Be immediately available to the health center staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency or behavioral health emergency and take the lead around stabilization and follow up regarding the patient when clinically appropriate and safe.
• Participate as a member of the health center staff in the event of any other kind of emergency.
• Provide behavioral health consultation and education to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) teams regarding psychosocial treatments.
• Partner with other providers and staff for each client and his/her/their needs to include family members and any other support systems for the client.
• Individuals, couples and/or family consultation with patients including: Functional and strength based assessment and diagnosis Psychoeducation for patients and their support. system Medication adherence counseling and disease self management counseling
• Motivational interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction brief problem solving cognitive intervention aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self efficacy.
• Provide case management services to patients receiving behavioral health services, particularly in terms of coordinating care with behavioral health community partners.
• Maintain up to date notes and files per client event and interaction.
• Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health center primary care staff. Identify, refer, and advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health service, and other services as needed.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon.

Benefits:

At Multnomah County, we offer an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Pay:

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Additional Information:

Type of Position: This non-represented position is not eligible for overtime

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, on call, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

Questions? Please contact the recruiter.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.