Behavioral Health Consultant – Work In Beautiful Portland Oregon – Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) – Casper, WY

The Behavioral Health Care Mental Health Therapist serves as a member of the primary care team at NARA’s Health Clinic to provide consultation, assessment, brief intervention, and referral for clinic patients identified as at risk or in need of mental health or addiction services.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

· Brief assessment and targeted intervention for behavioral health issues identified in the primary care setting

· Assist clients with mental health challenges in accessing and utilizing medical care to their best advantage

· Assist in formulating and implementing strategies and workflows to address behavioral health outcomes in primary medical clinics

· Targeted groups such as chronic pain, trauma, loss, anxiety, and depression

· Consultation to medical providers

· Provide clinical support to Psychiatric LMPs at Clinic

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or psychiatric nursing

· Two years paid experience as Mental Health Therapist, preferred dual diagnosis experience

· Must be a certified QMHP with MHACBO Board

· Basic understanding of common medical conditions and terminology

· Experience working with diverse populations, intergenerational trauma, and familiarity with Trauma Informed Therapy

· Prefer Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist

· Prefer CADC certification

· Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) now requires that anyone working for NARA be fully vaccinated from COVID-19. This policy—which is required by Oregon law for all healthcare agencies.

Work Location: One location