Part Time - Behavioral Health Consultant

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Tualatin SBHC
- Tualatin, OR 97062

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Master's Degree

Salary Range: $88,064.00 - $

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services

Neighborhood Health Center is a non‑profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient‑centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctor's office is only one factor in a person's overall health.

Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole‑person care, prevention, and ongoing support.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

• We are a non‑profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily.
• We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 20 days of PTO (based on full time employment), 9 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, quarterly wellness reimbursements, generous 401k retirement plan with employer match, employer paid disability insurance, EAP and life insurance.
• Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

Behavioral Health Consultant

Department:
Behavioral Health

Reports To:

Director of Behavioral Health

Work Type:
On‑Site

Classification:
Full‑Time, Exempt

Language Differential:
Eligible

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides expert integrated care to adult and pediatric patients as a member of the primary care clinic. They specialize in targeted, brief, evidence‑based, solution‑focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement.

BHCs are generalists, providing high‑volume services from a population‑based lens that are accessible, team‑based, and a routine part of primary care. This is a behavioral health model that is interconnected with patients’ medical care and medical care team that requires specialized training and experience with a variety of medical, mental health, and substance use concerns. Additionally, this position supports the entire development of age;

ranging from children, adolescents, teens, adults, geriatrics, obstetric populations (pregnant individuals and post‑pregnancy related conditions), and working with families and couples for targeted interventions and support in primary care. The BHC in many scenarios is often the first point of contact for individuals seeking mental health and substance use concerns.

In addition, this role performs high‑level consultation to physicians and other medical care team members and contributes to a clear treatment plan for patient care. The BHC functions effectively in a fast‑paced, highly‑productive setting, with the ability to successfully pivot from a patient‑facing to a physician‑facing role throughout the day. The BHC thrives on being adaptable, flexible, and being able to independently function at a consistently high level.

The individual in this position must be willing to engage in brief visits (e.g., 15‑30 mins) at a high volume, and is adept at working closely with PCPs and other team members. Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred for this position.

• Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development for assessment of patient care to include knowledge of the use of adult and pediatric screening instruments, as well as the ability to screen for and identify substance abuse problems.
• Apply first‑line interventions in a time‑limited setting for a broad…