Temporary Behavioral Health Counselor - Rainier Park Medical Clinic
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: Neighborcare Health is in need of Temporary Behavioral Health Counselor - Rainier Park Medical Clinic right now, this job will be assigned in Washington. More details about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The BH Counselor assists with identifying, and managing patients with behavioral health problems within the prim! ary care setting. The BH Counselor develops specific behavioral change goals and implements treatment with patients, in collaboration with medical staff at their site. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare’s Mission, Guiding Principles and Goals.
This is a Temporary role, 8 weeks beginning November 29.
Required Skills
Provide high quality behavioral health services to patients in a timely manner, in line with Neighborcare’s current productivity expectations. Assist medical providers to engage the patient in appropriate behavioral health services, either with NCH or another agency. Work with patient and PCP to refer patients to community mental health centers when appropriate, and support patients during transition. Work with other Neighborcare staff to identify and refer patients with chemical dependency or abuse problems. Assist PCPs in assessing the clinical status of patients and in cor! rectly diagnosing mental disorders. Assist PCPs with patient f! ollow-up regarding medications, side effects, effectiveness, and assist patient with education and support regarding medication issues. Work with consulting psychiatrist to troubleshoot patient’s medication problems and/or lack of effective response to treatment. Using evidence-based practices, provide brief consultation and therapy interventions with patients, in person or by telephone, focused on symptom management and/or healthy behavior changes to alleviate distress, build mental health, and prevent relapse.Facilitate skill-building and psycho-educational classes or support groups, including creating curriculum for these classes. Provide culturally competent and sensitive services to patients.
Required Experience
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field, or PhD in Psychology.
Washington State Associate license (MHCA, MFTA, SWAA or SWAIC) or full licensure as LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, LACSW, or Clinical Psychologist.
Ex! perience working in a medical setting with medical providers preferred
Job Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Type
Temporary
Business Location
Rainier Park Medical Clinic
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This job will be started on: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:23:51 GMT
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