Behavioral Health Consultant/PCBH Professional

Company: Valley Vista Medical Group
Location: Prosser
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Are you a mental health provider with a real passion for working in a Primary Care setting? Do you have adesire to help an underserved population get the support they deserve? Does living in the breathtakingPacific Northwest sound like the perfect place to start or continue your mental health practice? If youanswered Yes to these questions, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you in our Prosser, WA clinic!What you'll do:As part of our Patient-Centered Health Home initiative, you will:Work within a fully integrated, multidisciplinary model in our primary care clinics.Provide brief assessments, intervention, and onsite consultation to the primary care teamregarding psychiatric/psychosocial concerns and health behavior change.Focus on providing clinical interventions according to empirically-supported treatmentmodalities.What we'll offer you:On-boarding programRelocation AssistanceGenerous Paid Time OffExcellent Healthcare optionsWhat you'll need:Education: Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology, OR Doctorate in Psychology, ORcoursework completed for Doctorate in PsychologyLicenses/Certificates/Registration: For Master's or Doctorate candidates, license for independentor Associate clinical practice in the State of Washington or have the necessary clinical training toacquire licensure. Any one of the following licenses is acceptable for this position:o Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)o Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)o Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)o Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW)o Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (LSWAA)o Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC)o Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA)o Agency Affiliated Counselor RegistrationFor Resident candidates, you must be granted an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within 60days of hire or a Mental Health Counselor Associate credential approved by the Washington StateDepartment of Health. Licensure as a Psychologist in Washington is required within six months ofhire.Current Washington State driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage.Current CPR/First Aid card, or obtained within 45 days of hire.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not requiredAdditional Requirements:Experience: Two years in clinical service delivery with persons with mental or behavioral healthneeds. For non-licensed psychologists, experience is preferred only. Experience working in primarycare or other medical settings preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology and medicaldisease states. Essential to be able to collaborate with medical professionals and have the abilityto adapt to a fast-paced primary care environment. Knowledge of Revised Codes of Washingtonand Washington Administrative Codes related to the provision of mental health services andgeneral knowledge in culturally appropriate practice.About YVFWCWe serve more than 181,000 patients across 25 medical clinics, 14 dental clinics, 10 pharmacies, and 64program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Withintegrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling,autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC's patient-centered model of care offerspatients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDScounseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics.Working at YVFWCWorking in our organization means being the passionate champion for those who have no voice. It meanshaving the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers committed to the samework.At Farm Workers Clinic:We will consistently trust one another to work for the common good.We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say wewill do.We will demonstrate transparency by being candid and truthful no matter the risk.We will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community.We will fight for just treatment for all individuals.We will let joy in.We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse anything short of excellence.Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.--recblid u3op4kw6kky3756jid750v5jezcc2y

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