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Our behavioral health team is here to help patients on their journey to live well! Our Team works closely with our medical and dental providers to put patient physical, mental, emotional and social well-being at the center of patient care. Our behavioral health consultants are experts on the connection between the health and well-being of the body and the mind working with patients individually and through group classes.

The Behavioral Health Lead works in a fast-paced health center environment as a primary care team member, providing patient centered integrated healthcare. Their primary duties are seeing patients as a Behavioral Health Consultant and providing direct clinical services with an emphasis on patient-centered care, early intervention, client empowerment, social justice, and long-term whole person wellness. The Lead also collaborates with other clinic leaders to ensure smooth daily operations of the clinic including the delivery of behavioral health services. This position is located in our clinic in The Dalles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Doctorate in Psychology (PhD / PsyD)
• Current Oregon and Washington Clinical License or ability to obtain license within two years of hire.
• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) or ability to obtain certification within two years of hire.
• Desire to deliver high quality services to a diverse multicultural community.
• Proficiency in DSM-V diagnosis and evidenced based treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Basic knowledge of psychopharmacological interventions for behavioral health treatments.
• Proficient in crisis intervention, stabilization, and referral.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• One year of experience in public health, healthcare, mental health, substance use, or social work.
• Experience providing integrated mental health and ASAM-PPC 2R assessments.
• Familiar with SBIRT treatment model of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment.
• Proficient in Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.