Pediatric Behavior Health Consultant, Pediatrics - Salmon Creek- Vancouver
Company: Kaiser
Location: Columbia City
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job 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 before hire. Additional
Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post
hire.
Psychologist License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire OR
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
Psychologist License (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 OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(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 spanDemonstrates 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.Masters or Doctoral degree with emphasis in Integrated
Care.
PrimaryLocation : Washington,Vancouver,Salmon Creek Medical/Dental
Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W05-AFT-Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual
Care
Department : Salmon Creek Medical/Dental - Mental Hlth/Psych-O/P
Program - 1008
Travel : Yes, 15 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
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