Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

Pay Range:

The base pay range for this position is

$35.45-$52.59 Hourly

however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title: Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

Location: Network Clinics

Work Schedule for this Position: Monday-Friday 8-5

About the Team:

The care coordination department is a multidisciplinary team that works across the healthcare system.

Company Statement:

Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.

Position Overview:

The behavioral health consultant (BHC) program provides a collaborative framework for an integrated team-based process in the outpatient primary or specialty care clinics. The BHC provides brief behavioral health interventions for patients with chronic illness who's emotional and/or behavioral issues negatively impact their health management. This position will provide screening, triage, education, and clinical intervention services to individuals who are receiving care in the primary or specialty care clinics.

Functions include engagement and relationship building, assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions and interdisciplinary coordination.

Secondary function is to assist with resource location and advocating for benefits.

A Day in the Life:

• Provide brief intervention therapy for clients who are not in need of longer-term mental health services or who present in the primary care environment who require more immediate attention.
• Assess health literacy of patients and tailor treatment accordingly.
• Interventions include motivational enhancement counseling, adjustment to illness, treatment adherence issues, behavior modifications, stress management and psycho-education.
• Initiate and foster collaboration between patient and referring medical provider.
• Provide parents/guardians with education on managing health conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of local and regional resources and assist families in accessing resources when appropriate.
• Provide clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Manage schedule to best meet the needs of clinic patients.
• Maintain records in EMR in keeping with professional standards.
• Submit billings to financial services in a timely manner.

About You!

This Job is For You if You Have:

• Masters in social work appropriate clinical licensing
• Masters in counseling with appropriate clinical licensing
• PhD in psychology
• Minimum two years' experience providing therapy.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Washington.
• Cultural competency with diverse groups.
• Understanding of trauma informed and patient centered care models and interventions.
• Competency in brief intervention models.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task with hard deadlines for completion of duties.
• Computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ability to learn electronic medical record.

Company Perks:

Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Services Discount and EAP Resources

A Few More Important Points:

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Disability Contacts:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at humanresources@pullmanregional.org

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