BH Clinician, Unlicensed - Consult & Liaison

PeaceHealth is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician for a Per Diem Relief 0.00 FTE Variable position. This is a billable clinician position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is 38.22 - 57.34. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Coordinates and oversees the plan of care and service delivery of behavioral health consumers across the continuum of illness, promotes effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Provide services to consumers with Medicaid.

Details of the Position

Provides individual, family, group, and multi-family group therapy. Operates under the direct clinical oversight of a licensed clinician.

Assesses, develops, implements, and monitors a comprehensive plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and their self-identified natural supports.

Evaluates and provides interventions to improve a patients cognitive, social, vocational, spiritual, and emotional functioning utilizing natural and community supports when possible.

Provides urgent crisis evaluations, interventions, and safety planning.

Together with consumer and natural supports identifies key problems, strengths, and resources to be addressed in the treatment plan.

May provide case management coordination with other treatment agencies or outside support services, outreach, and engagement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Masters Degree Required: Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field, or CADC III or MAC acceptable in lieu of Masters degree.
• Minimum of 2 years Required experience in mental health or substance use disorder treatment care setting.
• Required Experience in direct care treatment of patients with mental health or substance use conditions.
• Certified Addiction Counselor III eligibility for certification or Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• Upon Hire: Basic Life Support Skills.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills to obtain and interpret information appropriate to patients needs and age as required for assessment, range of treatment, and patient care.
• Proficiency with DSM-5 diagnoses and best practice treatment interventions for a variety of behavioral health conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient-family centered work environment.
• Knowledge and adherence to ethical guidelines for behavioral health clinical practice.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and documenting in electronic medical records.
• Effective prioritization skills.

Department and Location Specific Notes

Oregon West Network - CrisisConsult

Responsible for evaluating patients experiencing a mental health crisis to determine appropriate levels of care including psychiatric hospitalization.

Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency room and medical floor setting with a multi-disciplinary team.

CADC preferred.

Strong diagnostic evaluation and crisis intervention skills required.

PeaceHealth Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are:

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions
• Wellness benefits
• Discount program
• Expanded EAP and mental health program

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

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

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