Behavioral Health Integration Clinician

• Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Facilitate patient engagement, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques, including behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, and motivational interviewing
• Support psychotropic medication management by monitoring adherence, side effects, and treatment effectiveness
• Provide health behavior and social determinants of health interventions
• Track treatment response and monitor patients in person, by video, or by telephone
• Educate patients about mental health and substance abuse disorders and treatment options
• Provide or facilitate referrals to evidence-based psychosocial treatments
• Participate in weekly caseload consultations with the psychiatric consultant and communicate recommendations to the medical provider
• Track follow-up and clinical outcomes using the EHR
• Document patient encounters, progress, and treatment recommendations in required systems
• Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients needing more intensive or specialized care
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Attend meetings and complete therapy primarily by video conference, with approximately monthly in-person clinic visits
• Meet monthly performance metrics determined by the clinical manager and clinical director

• Minimum of a master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation, or another relevant field
• 3-5+ years of experience in behavioral health intervention clinical work, case management, and/or community care coordination
• Experience working with varied populations, including older adult Medicare populations with chronic medical and behavioral health challenges
• Active independent clinical license in Oregon required
• Eligible licenses include Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist
• Current enrollment in the state’s Medicaid and Medicare is preferred; eligibility for enrollment is required at minimum
• License-eligible candidates who have completed their board exam and are completing supervised clinical hours may apply
• Must work from the designated state of Oregon
• Stable high-speed internet
• Proficiency operating computer systems and using multiple software applications
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, scheduling systems, remote phone systems, and video systems preferred

Demonstrates expertise in mental health and substance abuse assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Proficient in managing psychotropic medications and tracking clinical outcomes while ensuring effective patient engagement and education.

• Mental Health Assessment
• Behavioral Health Intervention
• Clinical License in Oregon
• Electronic Medical Records Proficiency
• Case Management Experience

• Behavioral Activation
• Problem-Solving Treatment
• Motivational Interviewing
• Patient Engagement
• Treatment Plan Development

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Patient Education
• Process Improvement

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Psychologist

• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Chronic Medical Challenges
• Community Care Coordination
• Medicaid
• Medicare

• Electronic Health Records
• Scheduling Systems
• Remote Phone Systems
• Video Conferencing Systems