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    Neuropsychologist  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Keizer
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    Description: Job Summary: Provides complete and appropriate neuropsych... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:

    Provides complete and appropriate neuropsychological evaluations for a wide variety of neurosurgical, neurological, psychiatric, neurorehabilitation and general medical/surgical patients. Collaborates with treating physician/psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Performs neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluation of patients with actual and suspected neurological diseases and disorders, as well as patients with psychiatric disorders and pediatric and adult general medical patients with psychological or neuropsychological symptoms.
    Supervisory Responsibilities: May provide clinical supervision to doctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees or medical residents as necessary.
    Consults with regard to cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation for patients with neurological disorders (e.g., aneurysm, stroke and traumatic brain injury.) May act as a liaison between psychiatry and other medical departments to develop appropriate triage and treatment programs for patients with complex medical and psychological/psychosocial needs. May participate in clinical activities with neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists and physiatrists. Consults with team members and other professionals as needed.
    May provide direct intervention with patients, specific to neuropsychological issues (e.g., family consultation, care and treatment planning where indicated. Participate in team meetings, provide timely and accurate clinical documentation.
    Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum two (2) years (2000 hours minimum) neuropsychology residency/fellowship supervised by a neuropsychologist. Education Doctorate degree (PhD/PsyD) in Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited (or equivalent) doctoral program. Academic courses should reflect didactic and experiential training in neuropsychology and psychopathology. License, Certification, Registration

    This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

    Psychologist License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire

    Psychologist License (Washington) within 6 months of hire

    National Provider Identifier required at hire
    Additional Requirements: Documented experience dealing with a wide variety of neurosurgical, neurological, psychiatric and general medical/surgical patients. Knowledge of state regulations and APA standards as they relate to client treatment, patient rights, client/patient confidentiality, and other ethical issues. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Predoctoral internship with specialized training in neuropsychology. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) or more years of direct patient care experience in a clinical setting (e.g., outpatient clinic, hospital.)

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    Associate, Resident Mental Health  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Portland
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    Description: Job Summary: Full-time associate as a Behavioral Health... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:
    Full-time associate as a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) or Mental Health Associate (MHA). The BHA or MHA provide expert integrated care to pediatric and adult patients as a member of the Primary Care Medical Home or Specialty Care treatment team. They specialize in brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement or therapeutic interventions for episodic mental health conditions. BHAs and MHAs are generalists, providing high volume services from a population-based lens that are accessible, team-based, and a routine part of primary mental health and specialty mental health care. This is a behavioral health model that is interconnected with patient's medical care and medical care team that requires specialized training and experience with a variety of medical and mental health concerns. In addition, this role performs high-level consultation to physicians and other medical care team members and contributes to a clear treatment plan for patient care. The BHA & MHA function effectively in a fast pace, highly productive setting with the ability to successfully pivot from a patient facing to a physician facing role throughout the day. Associates must thrive on being adaptable, flexible, and able to independently function at a consistently high level. The individual in this position must be willing to engage in brief (e.g.,15 - 30 mins) or extended (e.g., 30 -60 mins) visits at a high volume, and adept in working closely with Primary Care Providers & Clinicians in a variety of specialties and other team members. Supervision toward licensure provided. Other required skills and duties are outlined below.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development for assessment of patient care to include knowledge of the use of adult and pediatric screening instruments, as well as the ability to screen for and identify substance abuse problems.
    Apply first line interventions in a time-limited setting for a broad spectrum of physical and mental health problems experienced by patients and families throughout the lifespan as presenting in primary care (pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Family medicine populations) or Specialty Care Targets of treatment may include mental health concerns, substance abuse concerns, adverse health behaviors (including their contribution to chronic medical illnesses), stress-related physical symptoms, ineffective patterns of health care utilization, and adjustment to new and chronic medical conditions.
    Effectively utilize electronic health record and verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers in a timely manner.
    Ability to concurrently document during patient sessions. To include performance of various clinical, compliance, and administrative duties required to meet various billing and medical documentation requirements.
    Effectively assess for and manage suicidal and homicidal risk, as well as concerns for child or elder abuse and neglect, using effective and evidence-based methods (PHQ-9, Columbia Risk Assessment). When applicable, collaborate and coordinate care with the Crisis team, contact police and/or Child Protective Services and communicate effectively with receiving emergency department.
    A high level of comfort in providing consultation and training to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
    Possess skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic medications with a patient, including indications, effects, and side effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care physician.
    Basic Qualifications:
    Experience

    Prior completion of a practicum or internship in a clinical setting

    Education

    Masters degree in social work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field from an accredited college or university by date of hire.

    License, Certification, Registration

    Mental Health Counselor Associate License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Social Worker Associate-Advanced (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Marriage and Family Therapist Associate Registration (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Marriage and Family Therapist Associate License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Professional Counselor Associate Registration (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Clinical Social Work Associate Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire


    National Provider Identifier within 1 months of hire


    Additional Requirements:

    Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced Primary Care or Specialty Care setting requiring the ability to manage multiple competing demands, constantly re-prioritize, and succinctly communicate relevant information effectively to both patients and medical team members
    Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team
    Demonstrate current knowledge of cultural competency, particularly related to how variables related to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and culture impact physical and emotional health; demonstrated experience and working understanding of how these variables may impact presentation of various concerns in primary care settings
    Experience/training working with a population that ranges across the life span
    Demonstrates the ability to present a case appropriately and professionally for review by the medical home/specialty treatment team, highlighting key clinical considerations, assessment needs, case formulation and treatment plan recommendations
    This is a 1-3 year position designed for training and obtaining experience specific to the primary care behavioral health or general Mental Health therapy model used towards accruing supervised hours for licensure.


    Preferred Qualifications:

    Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system.
    Flexible, high energy level, team player, self-starter, interest in larger systems issues in addition to individual patient care.
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    MSW-Dual  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Clackamas
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    Description: Job Summary: The Social Worker provides comprehensive psy... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:
    The Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments to members. Social work services are designed to support and maximize the members ability to better direct their own health care experience through the use of assessment and intervention, educational programs, and linkage to health plan and community resources. The Social Worker encourages respect for individuality, independence and patient choice and collaborates on policies and systems that respect the cultural, religions, and ethnic differences among patients and families. Social work contributes to the medical teams understanding of patient beliefs, behaviors, and barriers regarding the members illness. Essential Responsibilities:

    Uses age appropriate assessment and intervention skills. Able to use a range of interventions, depending upon the needs of the patient/family.
    Assists members in developing cost effective, appropriate health care plans through optimizing the members personal resources as well as community and Kaiser Permanente resources and programs.
    Promotes multi-disciplinary care that is patient-centered and considers all aspects of members personal, psychological, economic, and cultural needs.
    Maintains thorough knowledge of Kaiser Permanente services/benefits, public/private community resources, as well as federal/state laws which effect health care planning.
    Completes required documentation of services and Social Work plan of care per department policy.
    Participates in program development, orientation, and educational activities which further members capacity to better direct their own health care experience.
    Basic Qualifications: Experience

    Minimum one (1) year of Social Work experience in a hospital, medical outpatient clinic, home health/hospice, or long-term care setting -OR- successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente NW Social Worker Internship program.
    Minimum three (3) years of additional experience in a related environment.
    Education
    Masters degree in social work from an accredited university. License, Certification, Registration This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. required at hire Clinical Social Work Associate Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Masters Social Worker License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Licensed Social Worker Associate-Independent Clinical (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Certified Social Worker Associate License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Advanced Social Worker License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire from American Heart Association National Provider Identifier required at hire Additional Requirements:
    Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team. Preferred Qualifications:
    Minimum three (3) years of professional Social Work experience in a hospital, medical outpatient clinic, home health/hospice, or long-term care setting. LCSW Working knowledge of KPNW services and benefits Expertise with short term counseling interventions. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team. Advanced knowledge of local and national resources related to health care. Read Less
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    Consultant, Behavioral Health  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Keizer
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    Description: Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provi... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:

    The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides expert integrated care to pediatric and adult patients as a member of the Primary Care Medical Home or Specialty Care treatment team. They specialize in brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement. BHCs are generalists, providing high volume services from a population-based lens that are accessible, team-based, and a routine part of primary care. This is a behavioral health model that is interconnected with patients medical care and medical care team that requires specialized training and experience with a variety of medical and mental health concerns. In addition, this role performs high-level consultation to physicians and other medical care team members and contributes to a clear treatment plan for patient care. The BHC functions effectively in a fast pace, highly productive setting with the ability to successfully pivot from a patient facing to a physician facing role throughout the day. The BHC thrives on being adaptable, flexible, and able to independently function at a consistently high level. The individual in this position must be willing to engage in brief visits (e.g. 15- 30 mins) at a high volume, and adept in working closely with PCPs and other team members. Other required skills and duties are outlined below.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development for assessment of patient care to include knowledge of the use of adult and pediatric screening instruments, as well as the ability to screen for and identify substance abuse problems.
    Apply first line interventions in a time-limited setting for a broad spectrum of physical and mental health problems experienced by patients and families throughout the lifespan as presenting in primary care (pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Family medicine populations) or Specialty Care (ob/gyn, dermatology, cardiology, etc.) Targets of treatment may include mental health concerns, substance abuse concerns, adverse health behaviors (including their contribution to chronic medical illnesses), stress-related physical symptoms, ineffective patterns of health care utilization, and adjustment to new and chronic medical conditions.
    Provide patient and family education effectively and sensitively to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral treatment plans. To include the skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic medications with a patient, including indications, effects and side effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care physician.
    Effectively utilize electronic health record and verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers in a timely manner. Ability to concurrently document during patient sessions. To include performance of various clinical, compliance, and administrative duties required to meet various billing and medical documentation requirements.
    Effectively assess for and manage suicidal and homicidal risk, as well as concerns for child or elder abuse and neglect, using effective and evidence-based methods (PHQ-9, Columbia Risk Assessment). When applicable, collaborate and coordinate care with the Crisis team, contact police and/or Child Protective Services and communicate effectively with receiving emergency department.
    A high level of comfort in providing consultation and training to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
    Possess skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic medications with a patient, including indications, effects and side effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care physician.
    Basic Qualifications: Experience

    External Candidates must have a minimum two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system primarily (51% or more of the time spent) providing care as described above. Clinical experience must be within the past five (5) year(s) OR the applicant must have completed an integrated care training/course within that same time-period.
    Internal Candidates must have a minimum two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system OR two (2) years of post-graduate applied psychotherapy clinical experience AND the applicant must have completed an integrated care training/course . This experience must be within the past five (5) year(s).
    Integrated care training/course sample list can be provided upon request.
    Education
    Masters degree in mental health related field. License, Certification, Registration This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Professional Counselor License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Psychologist License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Mental Health Counselor License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Psychologist License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington) within 6 months of hire National Provider Identifier required at hire
    Additional Requirements: Taxonomy code required at time of hire. Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced Primary Care or Specialty Care setting requiring the ability to manage multiple competing demands, constantly re-prioritize, and succinctly communicate relevant information effectively to both patients and medical team members. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team. Demonstrate current knowledge of cultural competency, particularly related to how variables related to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and culture impact physical and emotional health; demonstrated experience and working understanding of how these variables may impact presentation of various concerns in primary care settings. Ability and willingness to teach classes and groups relevant to the integrated behavioral health provider role (e.g., chronic pain management, diabetes and stress, insomnia, etc). Experience/training working with a population that ranges across the life span Demonstrates the ability to appropriately and professionally present a case for review by the medical home/specialty treatment team, highlighting key clinical considerations, assessment needs, case formulation and treatment plan recommendations. Preferred Qualifications:
    Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system.
    Flexible, high energy level, team player, and strong interest in health and fitness, extroverted, self-starter, interest in larger systems issues in addition to individual patient care.
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    Chemical Dependency Counselor (On-call)  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Portland
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    Description: Job Summary: Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide e... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:

    Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide engagement, counseling, and case management services to members that are struggling with substance use disorders. AM Counselors are generalists who are flexible in their job duties serving a population that has a variety of needs including treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and support and education for their family members. AM Counselors function within a multidisciplinary treatment team to support members that present in all phases of readiness for change.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and family) to our adult and adolescent members through screening, assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of service plan in outpatient or residential settings. Provide all care in accordance with accepted best practice standards and department protocols (including supervision). Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with members and their families, and coordinating with outside agencies. Coordinate care for patients receiving medications from the Addiction Medicine Medical Team.
    Document all member care in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards.
    Provide other member or department services, such as program development, in-service training, and participation in process improvement activities.
    Basic Qualifications:
    Experience

    Minimum one (1) year working in a setting that is specific to substance use disorder treatment within the last five (5) years OR completion of KP Addiction Medicine department internship before hire/transfer.

    Education

    Masters level degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.) required at time of hire/transfer.

    License, Certification, Registration

    Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Certification (Washington) required at hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) required at hire OR Substance Use Disorder Professional License (Washington) required at hire OR Professional Counselor License (Oregon) required at hire OR Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certificate (Oregon) required at hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) required at hire


    National Provider Identifier required at hire

    Additional Requirements:

    Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for; adolescents and adults and their family members needing substance use disorder treatment services; including treatment principles for individual, family, and group counseling; and treatment/intervention options for common co-occurring mental health disorders.
    Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality.
    Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors.
    Thorough and working knowledge of best practices for delivering culturally aware services.
    Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat members affected by substance use.
    Ability to recognize, assess, and provide treatment for members with co-occurring mental health disorders.
    Ability to effectively apply ASAM criteria to make placement decisions. Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools.
    Ability to provide case management for patients with a variety of needs including legal issues and social determinants of health.
    Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems.
    Competency in computer skills including email, and other typical office applications.
    Competency in computer skills including ability to access and utilize web-based resources.
    Proficient in providing both face to face and virtual care.
    Ability to learn and teach patients to use electronic recovery aids, apps, etc.
    Oregon licensure/certification is required for Oregon positions. Washington licensure/certification is required for Washington positions.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Minimum Two (2) years of post-masters experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting within the last 5 years.
    Experience working in an integrated healthcare setting including primary care services
    Experience or specialized training in treating adolescents with substance use disorders
    Experience or specialized training in family therapy and working with family members that have a family member with a substance use disorder
    Experience or specialized training in treating trauma
    Experience in applying Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage and triage new patients
    Experience working with an interdisciplinary treatment team including medical providers
    Experience working with patients that are receiving either prescribed or dispensed medications for substance use disorders
    Experience using Feedback Informed Care tools in direct patient care
    Experience providing crisis management services
    Experience working with electronic health record systems
    Certified Addiction Counselor in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer, and Current license to treat mental health disorders without restriction, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer.
    Certified Addiction Counselor in both OR and WA state.
    Masters level degree.

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    Schedule will vary for days and hours
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    Counselor, Chemical Dependency  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Hillsboro
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    Description: Job Summary: Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide e... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:

    Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide engagement, counseling, and case management services to members that are struggling with substance use disorders. AM Counselors are generalists who are flexible in their job duties serving a population that has a variety of needs including treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and support and education for their family members. AM Counselors function within a multidisciplinary treatment team to support members that present in all phases of readiness for change.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and family) to our adult and adolescent members through screening, assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of service plan in outpatient or residential settings. Provide all care in accordance with accepted best practice standards and department protocols (including supervision). Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with members and their families, and coordinating with outside agencies. Coordinate care for patients receiving medications from the Addiction Medicine Medical Team.
    Document all member care in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards.
    Provide other member or department services, such as program development, in-service training, and participation in process improvement activities.
    Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum one (1) year working in a setting that is specific to substance use disorder treatment within the last five (5) years OR completion of KP Addiction Medicine department internship before hire/transfer. Education Masters level degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.) required at time of hire/transfer. License, Certification, Registration

    Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Certification (Washington) required at hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) required at hire OR Substance Use Disorder Professional License (Washington) required at hire OR Professional Counselor License (Oregon) required at hire OR Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certificate (Oregon) required at hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) required at hire

    National Provider Identifier required at hire
    Additional Requirements: Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for; adolescents and adults and their family members needing substance use disorder treatment services; including treatment principles for individual, family, and group counseling; and treatment/intervention options for common co-occurring mental health disorders. Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality. Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors. Thorough and working knowledge of best practices for delivering culturally aware services. Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat members affected by substance use. Ability to recognize, assess, and provide treatment for members with co-occurring mental health disorders. Ability to effectively apply ASAM criteria to make placement decisions. Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools. Ability to provide case management for patients with a variety of needs including legal issues and social determinants of health. Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems. Competency in computer skills including email, and other typical office applications. Competency in computer skills including ability to access and utilize web-based resources. Proficient in providing both face to face and virtual care. Ability to learn and teach patients to use electronic recovery aids, apps, etc. Oregon licensure/certification is required for Oregon positions. Washington licensure/certification is required for Washington positions. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Two (2) years of post-masters experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting within the last 5 years. Experience working in an integrated healthcare setting including primary care services Experience or specialized training in treating adolescents with substance use disorders Experience or specialized training in family therapy and working with family members that have a family member with a substance use disorder Experience or specialized training in treating trauma Experience in applying Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage and triage new patients Experience working with an interdisciplinary treatment team including medical providers Experience working with patients that are receiving either prescribed or dispensed medications for substance use disorders Experience using Feedback Informed Care tools in direct patient care Experience providing crisis management services Experience working with electronic health record systems Certified Addiction Counselor in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer, and Current license to treat mental health disorders without restriction, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer. Certified Addiction Counselor in both OR and WA state. Masters level degree.

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    Consultant, Behavioral Health  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Portland
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    Description: Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provi... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:

    The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides expert integrated care to pediatric and adult patients as a member of the Primary Care Medical Home or Specialty Care treatment team. They specialize in brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement. BHCs are generalists, providing high volume services from a population-based lens that are accessible, team-based, and a routine part of primary care. This is a behavioral health model that is interconnected with patients medical care and medical care team that requires specialized training and experience with a variety of medical and mental health concerns. In addition, this role performs high-level consultation to physicians and other medical care team members and contributes to a clear treatment plan for patient care. The BHC functions effectively in a fast pace, highly productive setting with the ability to successfully pivot from a patient facing to a physician facing role throughout the day. The BHC thrives on being adaptable, flexible, and able to independently function at a consistently high level. The individual in this position must be willing to engage in brief visits (e.g. 15- 30 mins) at a high volume, and adept in working closely with PCPs and other team members. Other required skills and duties are outlined below.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development for assessment of patient care to include knowledge of the use of adult and pediatric screening instruments, as well as the ability to screen for and identify substance abuse problems.
    Apply first line interventions in a time-limited setting for a broad spectrum of physical and mental health problems experienced by patients and families throughout the lifespan as presenting in primary care (pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Family medicine populations) or Specialty Care (ob/gyn, dermatology, cardiology, etc.) Targets of treatment may include mental health concerns, substance abuse concerns, adverse health behaviors (including their contribution to chronic medical illnesses), stress-related physical symptoms, ineffective patterns of health care utilization, and adjustment to new and chronic medical conditions.
    Provide patient and family education effectively and sensitively to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral treatment plans. To include the skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic medications with a patient, including indications, effects and side effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care physician.
    Effectively utilize electronic health record and verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers in a timely manner. Ability to concurrently document during patient sessions. To include performance of various clinical, compliance, and administrative duties required to meet various billing and medical documentation requirements.
    Effectively assess for and manage suicidal and homicidal risk, as well as concerns for child or elder abuse and neglect, using effective and evidence-based methods (PHQ-9, Columbia Risk Assessment). When applicable, collaborate and coordinate care with the Crisis team, contact police and/or Child Protective Services and communicate effectively with receiving emergency department.
    A high level of comfort in providing consultation and training to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
    Possess skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic medications with a patient, including indications, effects and side effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care physician.


    Provide brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions, with a focus on closing gaps in screening and prevention for chronic medical conditions (i.e. Hypertension, Diabetes). Basic Qualifications: Experience

    External Candidates must have a minimum two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system primarily (51% or more of the time spent) providing care as described above. Clinical experience must be within the past five (5) year(s) OR the applicant must have completed an integrated care training/course within that same time-period.
    Internal Candidates must have a minimum two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system OR two (2) years of post-graduate applied psychotherapy clinical experience AND the applicant must have completed an integrated care training/course . This experience must be within the past five (5) year(s).
    Integrated care training/course sample list can be provided upon request.

    At least 2 years of experience working in communities disproportionately impacted by health inequities. Education
    Masters degree in mental health related field.
    License, Certification, Registration This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. Professional Counselor License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Psychologist License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Psychologist License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Mental Health Counselor License (Washington) within 6 months of hire National Provider Identifier required at hire
    Additional Requirements: Taxonomy code required at time of hire. Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced Primary Care or Specialty Care setting requiring the ability to manage multiple competing demands, constantly re-prioritize, and succinctly communicate relevant information effectively to both patients and medical team members. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team. Demonstrate current knowledge of cultural competency, particularly related to how variables related to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and culture impact physical and emotional health; demonstrated experience and working understanding of how these variables may impact presentation of various concerns in primary care settings. Ability and willingness to teach classes and groups relevant to the integrated behavioral health provider role (e.g., chronic pain management, diabetes and stress, insomnia, etc). Experience/training working with a population that ranges across the life span Demonstrates the ability to appropriately and professionally present a case for review by the medical home/specialty treatment team, highlighting key clinical considerations, assessment needs, case formulation and treatment plan recommendations.
    Experience supporting populations affected by structural racism or systemic barriers. Ability to build trust with diverse client groups. Knowledge of culturally responsive and trauma informed practices. Preferred Qualifications:
    Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system.
    Flexible, high energy level, team player, and strong interest in health and fitness, extroverted, self-starter, interest in larger systems issues in addition to individual patient care.
    Masters or Doctoral degree with emphasis in Integrated Care.
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    Counselor, Chemical Dependency  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Portland
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    Description: Job Summary: Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide e... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:

    Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide engagement, counseling, and case management services to members that are struggling with substance use disorders. AM Counselors are generalists who are flexible in their job duties serving a population that has a variety of needs including treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and support and education for their family members. AM Counselors function within a multidisciplinary treatment team to support members that present in all phases of readiness for change.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and family) to our adult and adolescent members through screening, assessment, diagnosis, and formulation/implementation of service plan in outpatient or residential settings. Provide all care in accordance with accepted best practice standards and department protocols (including supervision). Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with members and their families, and coordinating with outside agencies. Coordinate care for patients receiving medications from the Addiction Medicine Medical Team.
    Document all member care in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards.
    Provide other member or department services, such as program development, in-service training, and participation in process improvement activities.
    Basic Qualifications: Experience

    Minimum one (1) year working in a setting that is specific to substance use disorder treatment within the last five (5) years OR completion of KP Addiction Medicine department internship before hire/transfer.
    Education
    Masters level degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.) required at time of hire/transfer. License, Certification, Registration Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Certification (Washington) required at hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) required at hire OR Substance Use Disorder Professional License (Washington) required at hire OR Professional Counselor License (Oregon) required at hire OR Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certificate (Oregon) required at hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) required at hire National Provider Identifier required at hire Additional Requirements:
    Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for; adolescents and adults and their family members needing substance use disorder treatment services; including treatment principles for individual, family, and group counseling; and treatment/intervention options for common co-occurring mental health disorders. Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality. Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors. Thorough and working knowledge of best practices for delivering culturally aware services. Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat members affected by substance use. Ability to recognize, assess, and provide treatment for members with co-occurring mental health disorders. Ability to effectively apply ASAM criteria to make placement decisions. Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools. Ability to provide case management for patients with a variety of needs including legal issues and social determinants of health. Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems. Competency in computer skills including email, and other typical office applications. Competency in computer skills including ability to access and utilize web-based resources. Proficient in providing both face to face and virtual care. Ability to learn and teach patients to use electronic recovery aids, apps, etc. Oregon licensure/certification is required for Oregon positions. Washington licensure/certification is required for Washington positions. Preferred Qualifications:
    Minimum Two (2) years of post-masters experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting within the last 5 years. Experience working in an integrated healthcare setting including primary care services Experience or specialized training in treating adolescents with substance use disorders Experience or specialized training in family therapy and working with family members that have a family member with a substance use disorder Experience or specialized training in treating trauma Experience in applying Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage and triage new patients Experience working with an interdisciplinary treatment team including medical providers Experience working with patients that are receiving either prescribed or dispensed medications for substance use disorders Experience using Feedback Informed Care tools in direct patient care Experience providing crisis management services Experience working with electronic health record systems Certified Addiction Counselor in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer, and Current license to treat mental health disorders without restriction, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer. Certified Addiction Counselor in both OR and WA state. Masters level degree. Read Less
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    Resident Mental Health Associate  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Hillsboro
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    Description: Job Summary: Full-time associate as a Behavioral Health... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:
    Full-time associate as a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) or Mental Health Associate (MHA). The BHA or MHA provide expert integrated care to pediatric and adult patients as a member of the Primary Care Medical Home or Specialty Care treatment team. They specialize in brief, evidence-based, solution-focused assessments and interventions geared toward functional improvement or therapeutic interventions for episodic mental health conditions. BHAs and MHAs are generalists, providing high volume services from a population-based lens that are accessible, team-based, and a routine part of primary mental health and specialty mental health care. This is a behavioral health model that is interconnected with patients medical care and medical care team that requires specialized training and experience with a variety of medical and mental health concerns. In addition, this role performs high-level consultation to physicians and other medical care team members and contributes to a clear treatment plan for patient care. The BHA & MHA function effectively in a fast pace, highly productive setting with the ability to successfully pivot from a patient facing to a physician facing role throughout the day. Associates must thrive on being adaptable, flexible, and able to independently function at a consistently high level. The individual in this position must be willing to engage in brief (e.g.,15 - 30 mins) or extended (e.g., 30 -60 mins) visits at a high volume, and adept in working closely with Primary Care Providers & Clinicians in a variety of specialties and other team members. Supervision toward licensure provided. Other required skills and duties are outlined below. Essential Responsibilities:
    Apply solid working knowledge of biopsychosocial models of human behavior and development for assessment of patient care to include knowledge of the use of adult and pediatric screening instruments, as well as the ability to screen for and identify substance abuse problems. Apply first line interventions in a time-limited setting for a broad spectrum of physical and mental health problems experienced by patients and families throughout the lifespan as presenting in primary care (pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Family medicine populations) or Specialty Care Targets of treatment may include mental health concerns, substance abuse concerns, adverse health behaviors (including their contribution to chronic medical illnesses), stress-related physical symptoms, ineffective patterns of health care utilization, and adjustment to new and chronic medical conditions. Effectively utilize electronic health record and verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers in a timely manner. Ability to concurrently document during patient sessions. To include performance of various clinical, compliance, and administrative duties required to meet various billing and medical documentation requirements. Effectively assess for and manage suicidal and homicidal risk, as well as concerns for child or elder abuse and neglect, using effective and evidence-based methods (PHQ-9, Columbia Risk Assessment). When applicable, collaborate and coordinate care with the Crisis team, contact police and/or Child Protective Services and communicate effectively with receiving emergency department. A high level of comfort in providing consultation and training to other members of the primary care team in the areas of mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine. Possess skill and expertise to discuss common psychotropic medications with a patient, including indications, effects, and side effects, and demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend initiating medication to primary care physician. Basic Qualifications: Experience
    Prior completion of a practicum or internship in a clinical setting Education
    Masters degree in social work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field from an accredited college or university by date of hire. License, Certification, Registration Clinical Social Work Associate Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Professional Counselor Associate Registration (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Marriage and Family Therapist Associate Registration (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR Marriage and Family Therapist Associate License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Licensed Social Worker Associate-Advanced (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Mental Health Counselor Associate License (Washington) within 6 months of hire National Provider Identifier within 1 months of hire Additional Requirements:
    Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced Primary Care or Specialty Care setting requiring the ability to manage multiple competing demands, constantly re-prioritize, and succinctly communicate relevant information effectively to both patients and medical team members Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team Demonstrate current knowledge of cultural competency, particularly related to how variables related to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and culture impact physical and emotional health; demonstrated experience and working understanding of how these variables may impact presentation of various concerns in primary care settings Experience/training working with a population that ranges across the life span Demonstrates the ability to present a case appropriately and professionally for review by the medical home/specialty treatment team, highlighting key clinical considerations, assessment needs, case formulation and treatment plan recommendations This is a 1-3 years position designed for training and obtaining experience specific to the primary care behavioral health or general Mental Health therapy model used towards accruing supervised hours for licensure. Preferred Qualifications:
    Clinical experience within an integrated care delivery system. Flexible, high energy level, team player, self-starter, interest in larger systems issues in addition to individual patient care. Read Less
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    Counselor, Chemical dependency (Bilingual)  

    Kaiser Permanente
    - Hillsboro
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    Description: Job Summary: Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide e... Read More
    Description: Job Summary:

    Addiction Medicine (AM) Counselors provide engagement, counseling, and case management services to members that are struggling with substance use disorders. AM Counselors are generalists who are flexible in their job duties serving a population that has a variety of needs including treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and support and education for their family members. AM Counselors function within a multidisciplinary treatment team to support members that present in all phases of readiness for change.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and family) to our members through direct assessment, diagnosis and formulation/implementation of treatment plan in outpatient or residential settings. Provide all care in accordance with accepted best practice standards and department protocols (including supervision). Conducts hospital consults as requested by clinical services manager, Clinical Director or Chief of Addiction Medicine department. Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with members and their families, and reporting to outside agencies.
    Document all member care in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards.
    Provide other member or department services, such as program development, in-service training, crisis intervention and supervision of members during residential activities.
    Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum one (1) year working in a setting that is specific to substance use disorder treatment within the last five (5) years OR completion of KP Addiction Medicine department internship before hire/transfer. Education Masters level degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.), post-masters experience not required, if completed one (1) year of departmental internship. License, Certification, Registration

    Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certificate (Oregon) required at hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Oregon) required at hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Oregon) required at hire OR Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Certification (Washington) required at hire OR Substance Use Disorder Professional License (Washington) required at hire OR Professional Counselor License (Oregon) required at hire

    National Provider Identifier required at hire
    Additional Requirements: Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for; adolescents and adults and their family members needing substance use disorder treatment services; including treatment principles for individual, family, and group counseling; and treatment/intervention options for common co-occurring mental health disorders. Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality. Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors. Thorough and working knowledge of best practices for delivering culturally aware services. Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat members affected by substance use. Ability to recognize, assess, and provide treatment for members with co-occurring mental health disorders. Ability to effectively apply ASAM criteria to make placement decisions. Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools. Ability to provide case management for patients with a variety of needs including legal issues and social determinants of health. Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems. Competency in computer skills including email, and other typical office applications. Competency in computer skills including ability to access and utilize web-based resources. Proficient in providing both face to face and virtual care. Ability to learn and teach patients to use electronic recovery aids, apps, etc. Oregon licensure/certification is required for Oregon positions. Washington licensure/certification is required for Washington positions. Final candidate must pass pre-employment language skill assessment administered over the phone by Kaiser Permanente. Upon hire, must take the next available Kaiser Permanente Qualified Bilingual Staff (QBS) training for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Two (2) years of post-masters experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting within the last 5 years. Experience working in an integrated healthcare setting including primary care services Experience or specialized training in treating adolescents with substance use disorders Experience or specialized training in family therapy and working with family members that have a family member with a substance use disorder Experience or specialized training in treating trauma Experience in applying Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage and triage new patients Experience working with an interdisciplinary treatment team including medical providers Experience working with patients that are receiving either prescribed or dispensed medications for substance use disorders Experience using Feedback Informed Care tools in direct patient care Experience providing crisis management services Experience working with electronic health record systems Certified Addiction Counselor in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer, and Current license to treat mental health disorders without restriction, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC in practicing state required at time of hire/transfer. Certified Addiction Counselor in both OR and WA state.

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