Social Worker

The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) position is a behavioral health clinician who operates as acore member of the integrated care team within the Family Medicine at Scappoose clinic. Thisposition involves a high degree of clinical complexity and requires advanced-level generalist skill indelivering evidence-based interventions targeted to improve health and wellbeing for a large varietyof patients across the lifespan. The BHC position serves as an advocate and champion for integratedbehavioral health within the primary care setting. The BHC position, as part of a multidisciplinaryteam, will execute job duties that include grant funded behavioral health programming such asCoCM. We are committed to providing an open and equitable recruitment process with the goal ofrecognizing diverse lived experience that will contribute to the success of the organization and goalsof this position. We are deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity andwelcome applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment ofideas and perspectives. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values and accountability to thesevalues helps us better serve our diverse community.Direct Patient Services and DocumentationProvide primary care behavioral health interventions including proactive patientidentification (scrubbing), brief interventions via same-day Warm Hand Offs, scheduled patient follow-ups, consultation to all care team members, assessments, and crisis intervention.Participate in behavioral health case management as part of multi-disciplinary team to address complex patient needs appropriately. This includes both short- and long-term involvement and a high level of coordination with internal and community-based resources. Maintains a professional presence for the clinic and actively engages with teams and stakeholders. Documents services appropriately in EHR in accordance with existing workflows to ensure continuity of care. Maintains technology fluency in support of in-clinic and telehealth. Maintains accessibility via department standard means (phone, pager, email, etc) Maintains appropriate professional boundaries as a part of the primary care team.TeachingProvide effective teaching to all clinic learners including medical residents andcare team members regarding behavioral health issues, evidence-basedinterventions, primary care integration, and patient engagement/ communication strategies.Quality and LeadershipActive engagement in development, implementation, and maintenance of relatedclinic quality metrics, as needed.Providing behavioral health participation in clinic-wide committees andworkgroups.A Master’s Social Work (MSW) required.Certificate of Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required for employees who practice clinical social work.Job Related Knowledge,Skills and Abilities(Competencies):Experience in behavioral health counseling and brief short-term therapy strategies and case management is required.Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, equity and inclusion in the clinic and learning environment. Ability to contribute to the success of the organization through support of and seeking out diversified ideas and perspectives.Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed and patient centered care. Ability to work independently utilizing critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills. -Skill in developing and maintaining professional relationships quickly.Capacity to manage technology supportive of in-person and telehealth including but not limited to electronic health record, virtual meeting platforms, and pager. Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary care behavioral health consultation, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, cognitive-behavioral counseling strategies and their application to population-based care for preventive and chronic care issues. Demonstrated ability to practice with minimal supervision using sound clinical judgment.Health care experience preferred.Training in Primary Care Behavioral HealthExperience as a Behavioral Health Consultant in a Primary Care setting.Experience as a clinician in primary care or health care setting. Experience in clinical teaching as a field instructor with social work studentsLanguagw: Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Arabic, KoreanHours: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pmWork location is in-clinic with some opportunities for remote work.Frequent interruptions in an environment of frequent change and fluctuations. May be exposed to body fluids, tissue, possible radiation exposure, and infectious processes. Able to utilize office equipment including computer, smartphone, and pager in-clinic and remote. Some travel may be required.Posted: 11/12 1:20pmOregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or .

Created: 2025-11-17