Behavioral Health Associate Clinician

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a BH Associate Clinician for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Variable position. Hourly compensation is $33.72 - $50.59, hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.

In addition to a competitive hourly wage, excellent benefits, PeaceHealth offers a supportive and inclusive work environment with an emphasis on life balance.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Associate Clinician is a core member of the collaborative care team. Working with the patient’s medical provider, psychiatric consultant, and the larger primary care team, provides care coordination and brief intervention treatment, supporting patients on an assigned patient caseload.

Working under the direct supervision of an LICSW/LCSW, participates in diagnosis and treatment planning; coordinating treatment; providing proactive follow-up of treatment response; alerting the PCP when the patient is not improving; supporting medication management with psychiatric consultant; facilitating communication with the psychiatric consultant regarding treatment changes; offer brief treatment using evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, and problem-solving treatment.

Details of the position

1. Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders. Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care.
2. Evaluates and provides interventions to improve a patient’s cognitive, social, vocational, spiritual, and emotional functioning, utilizing natural and community supports when possible.
3. Provides urgent/crisis evaluations, interventions, and safety planning.
4. Together with consumer and natural supports, identifies key problems, strengths, and resources to be addressed in the treatment plan.
5. Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments as clinically indicated.

What you bring

• Masters’ degree in Social Work (MSW).
• WASHINGTON: Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• A minimum of two years employment in a healthcare setting or community agency dealing with health, mental health, care management, and/or children and family/social welfare issues preferred.
• Understanding of, or experience in diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex mental health conditions preferred.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at [email protected]

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.