Clinical Social Worker Lcsw

Behavioral Health Provider

Permanent, Full-time / Part-time positions in Portland, OR  

As the Behavioral Health Provider (BHP), you are a part of the primary care treatment team that identifies, triages, and manages patients with medical and behavioral health needs within the primary care setting. 

In addition, the Behavioral Health Provider will provide skill training through psycho-education and patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations. Working with the care team in situations in which a patient may be experiencing a behavioral health crisis and take the lead to coordinate support and stabilization for the patient as well as continued monitoring of the patients presenting behavior. 

The position requires Oregon licensure as an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist as the position is located in the East County Primary Care Clinic, which is a covered Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under the Bureau of Primary Health Care and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 

As the Behavioral Healthcare Provider, you will provide

Medical Care

• Provide advanced human services clinical assessment, analysis and/or treatment services involving complex psycho-social factors, 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. 
• Applies knowledge and experience in the relationship between medical and behavioral health aspects of health and disease while engaging in consultation with patients and primary care team members. 

Mental Health Care

• 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 client 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. Continuity care is more frequent and continuous care to a small number of high needs patients in the population. 
• Will be expected to assess suicidality and follow up with safety planning and other interventions to reduce risk and increase stability of patient.

Consultations

• 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. 
• Provides timely and succinct feedback to other primary care providers regarding consultation findings and recommendations. 
• Formulates diagnostic and treatment recommendations and presents findings to treatment teams. 
• Teaches primary care team members about behavioral health care topics and clinical issues. 
• Read current journals and publications to keep current on consultation and care trends to include culturally based care, community interactions and connections, etc. 

Care Management:

• 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. 
• Work closely with primary care team's community health worker to address social determinants of health.
• 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. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. 

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.

Education/Training/ Experience: 

• Equivalent to a Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling
• Two (2) years of professional work experience as a counselor, mental health treatment professional, Social Worker or therapist
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers), Licensed Psychologist ( Oregon Board of Psychologist) 

Other: 

• Depending on assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check including fingerprinting. 
• Valid Driver's License

The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Training and background at the post-master's level in primary care behavioral health 
• Bilingual in Spanish and English 
• Ability to effectively respond to crisis situations
• Knowledge of or capacity to learn about the local behavioral health treatment system and community resources
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal communication skills

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
• Supplemental questions
• Phone screen
• Oral exam
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference, and education checks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Note: Veterans' Preference does not apply in a transfer process.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion: Our client doesn'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. Our client is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Pay Range:

$37.86 - $46.58 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)