Psychiatry Physician

Behavioral Health Consultant Opportunity: Othello, WA - Located 60 miles from Yakima; 150 miles from Seattle Position Details:

• Full-time; Permanent
• Seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide counseling to patients and assistance to medical providers and other staff as part of Integrated Behavioral Health team.
• The ideal candidate will be instrumental in providing access to behavioral health to patients through brief solution-focused interventions, while generating internal and external referrals for specialty behavioral health needs.
• Works as part of the primary care team to manage patients with behavioral health problems efficiently and effectively.
• Care Management - provides timely interventions; transitions patients with chronic behavioral conditions to appropriate services; links families to resources and provide referrals; educates patients and staff regarding behavioral health care, prevention and treatment.
• Document interventions in the electronic medical record, in accordance with compliance requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in evaluation and training of peers and support staff. Also, monitor behavioral health program, identify problems related to patient care and make recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
• Must uphold confidentiality at all times
Qualifications:
• Professional and Technical Knowledge:
- Possesses an understanding in the application of behavioral health theory, case management interventions and ethical practices of the behavioral health profession. - Requires the equivalent of extensive formal training in providing behavioral health and case management interventions, usually acquired in the completion of a Master Äôs Degree with a major in social work, counseling, or related field. - Must be bilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish
• Licenses and Certification:
- Possesses a license to provide behavioral health interventions/counseling (LMHC, LMHC-A, LICSW.) - Possesses a valid driver Äôs license.
• Technical Skills:

- Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word. - Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information. - Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. - Ability to enter and manage data into a centralized electronic health records Locations:Located in the heart of Othello's trade area, Medical Group's three service areas offer opportunity and a quality of life that is rare in todays busy world. Othello, Mattawa and Connell are a collection of communities that combine the best of small town America with easy access to large-city amenities.Within three hours, enjoy professional football, baseball, basketball, and men and women's soccer, and the famous Pikes Place Market in downtown Seattle, Washington. Less than 90 minutes away find nightlife, concerts and music, mountain-town charm, and scenic views in Spokane or Tri-Cities. The Columbia Basin and surrounding area is also home to the country's finest wineries. Tour and taste at any of more than 300 local wineries, and attend one of the several annual wine festivals.With no shortage of outdoor pursuit and adventure, the Columbia Basin offers everything from water sports to golfing and biking to bird watching, wildlife spotting, and hunting. Lake Coeur dAlene and Schweitzer Mountain are right at your fingertips with nearby rivers, lakes and mountains just minutes from your doorstep. Weekly Farmers Markets throughout the summer and the annual professional Adams County Fair and Rodeo assure there is no shortage of activity for anyone in the family.