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Behavioral Health Provider - CSS Bilingual Spanish Language

Multnomah County, Portland, OR, United States


* 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 checksAn application/**resume**demonstrating you meet minimum qualifications, AND* 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.* 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 Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Psychologist ( Oregon Board of Psychologist)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): ***Bilingual in Spanish and English (******language testing will be required)*****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* 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.
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