Behavioral Health Consultant
Behavioral Health Consultant Step Range: 31 ($66,895) - 50 ($117,301) Regular - Full-Time Full Benefits Position located in Chiloquin.
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), reports to the Medical Director, and is responsible for direct patient care by providing screening, brief intervention, brief treatment and referral to patients in the Primary Care Clinic. The Behavioral Health Consultant will provide direct patient care services; that is compassionate and culturally sensitive care for patients of KTHFS, in accordance with state ethics and licensure requirements. The BHC will consult with the Primary Care Providers and integrated care team members and will provide support to the patients in Primary Care. The BHC does not formally diagnosis, nor will treatment plans be in place. This will be done by the referral agency. The Behavioral Health Consultant will make appropriate referrals to Youth and Family Guidance Center as well as other external agencies and will be responsible for ensuring services are meeting the needs of clients and that services being provided are in accordance with professional practices and legal requirements.
Minimum Qualifications: Required to possess a Masters Degree Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or a PsyD/PhD in Psychology or Counseling with completion of educational requirements from a professionally approved and accredited educational program with appropriate licensure and/or certification. (Must submit copy of degree or transcripts with application). Required to have Oregon licensure to practice (LPC or LCSW). Out of state licensed professionals must be able to acquire an Oregon License within three months of hire. Klamath Tribal Health will reimburse up to $500 of the cost for testing and license. (Must submit copy of applicable license with application, if currently licensed). Required to have experience in dual diagnoses (egs. Behavioral health and substance use disorder). Required to have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience. Clinical practicum, internship, and post-graduate supervised training may count toward this requirement. Required to have experience in the assessment of suicide risk, self-injurious behavior, and all high-risk behaviors; case management of high-risk clients. Required to have experience with clients who have been victims of physical and/or psychological trauma, with attention to early intervention. Required to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License, (out of state applicants must receive ODL within 90 days of hire), have good driving record and be insurable by the Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services’ vehicle insurance policy. (Must submit copy of driver license with application.) Required to submit to a background and character investigation, as per Tribal policy. Following hire must immediately report to Human Resource any citation, arrest, conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime. Required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or have a valid medical or religious exemption as a term and condition of employment.