Job description
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or CSWA
Integrated Behavioral Health – Pediatrics
The Details…
North Bend Medical Center (NBMC) is hiring full-time Behavioral Health Consultants (BHC) to work within the primary care behavioral health (PCBH) model in our Pediatric Department. As a Behavioral Health Consultant at NBMC, you’ll provide expert integrated care to pediatric patients as a member of the Pediatric Care treatment team.
This is not mental healthcare as usual – this is a behavioral health model that is interconnected with patient’s medical care and medical care team that requires specialized training and experience with a variety of medical care and mental health concerns. BHC’s are generalists, providing high volume services from a population based lens that are accessible, team-based and a routine part of primary care. We work alongside the Primary Care Provider (PCP) and staff to assess and provide brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement for a wide scope of conditions, including most mental health challenges as well as behavior-related conditions (stress, sleep, smoking/vaping, diabetes, chronic pain, etc.). It’s spontaneous, fast-paced and rewarding!
The BHC functions effectively in a highly productive setting with the ability to successfully pivot patients from physicians throughout the day. The BHC thrives on being adaptable, flexible and 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 minutes) at a high volume and adept in working closely with PCP’s and other team members.
The ideal candidate is creative, curious and flexible with an ability to connect easily with others. Solid clinical skillset, lifelong learning mindset and friendly personality are necessary.
Overview of Job Duties...
- Provide assessments, screening or intervention services using evidence based treatment with the goal of assisting PCP’s in identifying, treating and managing mental and behavioral health concerns for pediatric patients, including:
- ADHD, Anxiety, Depression;
- Autism;
- Family and caregiver needs (i.e., parental self-care and stress reduction, parental need for behavioral health services, parents with very little social support);
- Parent/child conflict;
- Ineffective discipline techniques;
- Postpartum depression;
- Teen parenting;
- Coping with traumatic experiences (e.g., eviction/homelessness, parental incarceration, intimate partner violence, immigration);
- Adolescent high-risk behaviors (substance abuse, sexual risk, fighting, truancy);
- LGBTQ children, adolescents and parents;
- Addressing barriers to adherence with prescribed medical treatment;
- Disordered eating behaviors.
- Individual consultation with patients and their caregivers, including:
- Identifying individual, family and community-level strengths that can help patients overcome adversity;
- Screening for mental health disorders, social stressors and unhealthy lifestyle choices using empirically validated measures;
- Collaborating with PCP’s for patients with a positive screen to determine appropriate treatment intervention;
- Providing motivational interviewing and psychoeducation for all patients and their support systems on mitigating risks mental health disorders and prevention strategies;
- Providing brief problem-solving cognitive interventions aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self-efficacy;
- Creating a Self-Care Plan and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, distress-tolerance and stress reduction, by way of self-regulatory and emotional regulatory skill building.
- Consult and collaborate with PCP team, behavioral health team and community partners. This includes providing integrated on-site care, coordinating services, using concise documentation and giving feedback to providers.
- Practice in a population based practice management strategy with flexibility to be interrupted, respond to urgent situations and consults.
- Effectively utilize electronic health record and verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to PCP’s in a timely manner. Ability to concurrently document during patient sessions and include performance of various clinical, compliance and administrative duties required to meet various billing and medical documentation requirements.
- Effectively assess for and manage suicidal and homicidal risk, as well as concerns for child abuse and/or neglect, using effective and evidence-based methods (PHQ-9, Columbia Risk Assessment). When applicable, collaborate and coordinate care with the appropriate emergency responders or authorities.
- Must possess a high level of comfort in providing consultation and training to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency and behavioral medicine.
Hours/Benefits…
- Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)
- Competitive Salary
- 401K + Generous Employer Match
- Licensing/DEA Expenses Paid
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability + Buy-Up Options
- Group Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Malpractice
- 3 Weeks of Vacation Per Year
- CME Stipend + 5 Days Off
- Relocation Allowance
Education…
- Masters or Doctoral Degree in Mental Health related field.
- Ability to speak Spanish is preferred, but not required.
- License, Certification or Registration (Must obtain within 6 months of hire):
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Life is Better at the Beach!
The Oregon coast is a wonderful place where you’ll find the perfect work/life balance. It's all right here:
- Providers are highly respected members of the community.
- You can work all day and still have time to play afterwards!
- Adventure awaits in your own backyard: Camping, Surfing, Kayaking, Hiking, Cycling and more.
- Amenities that larger cities offer, but without the traffic!
North Bend Medical Center
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Oregon's Adventure Coast
Please send CV to:
Christy Wright, Recruitment Manager
christy.wright@nbmchealth.com
Phone: 541-267-5151, Ext. 1294
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