Behavioral Health Consultant - SUDP Certified

Company: Moses Lake Community Health Services
Location: Moses Lake
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Moses Lake Community Health CenterFull Time$81,600 - $118,300 AnnuallyDescriptionThe primary care behavioral health (PCBH) integrated model involves full collaboration with Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) and Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs). In this model, BHCs and PCPs jointly plan and execute goals, develop integrated care plans, co-manage patients, and maintain shared schedules. BHCs form meaningful relationships with patients and their families for their entire life. They are embedded within the medical team and are easily accessible. Also, they help with anything and everything, as well as all ages that the clinic services. Our BHCs strive to make behavioral health care as routine and as accessible as possible.Behavioral health relates to the connection between your behavior and your emotional and physical health. Thus, BHCs address a wide range of conditions in primary care, including emotional health concerns like depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as physical health conditions like chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. BHCs and patients work collaboratively to develop and implement behavioral treatment plans to improve patients' overall functioning and quality of life. The main goals of our integrated program are to improve communication between behavioral health and primary care providers and thereby improve care coordination. ResponsibilitiesProvides a range of behavioral health services to a high volume of patients of all ages via several different visit types (e.g., individual, group, co-visits, etc.).Provides a range of services to PCPs and their treatment teams. Participates in program development and implementation. RequirementsThis position requires an independent license to practice in a health care setting, such as a PhD/PsyD in psychology, a Masters in social work, or a Masters in counseling.This position requires Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Certification. Must have a current Mental Health Counselor Associate or Mental Health Counselor License with the State of Washington. Must have reliable transportation and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required. SummaryWe are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health care services for the entire community. MLCHC continually transforms our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve. If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, serve others and learn new skills join us at Moses Lake Community Health Center where caring, welcoming, helpful, professional behaviors are the norm, not the exception.Benefits401(k) retirement program with employer contributionDentalMedical/VisionFlexible Spending/Health ReimbursementLife InsuranceDisability Insurance8.5 Paid holidays per yearAccrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policyEmployee Assistance ProgramContinued Education reimbursement and hours (applicable to provider discipline and MLCHC policy #3430)Washington State Reimbursement eligibleEEOCFor additional information contact:Human ResourcesCareers@mlchc.orgCompensation details: 81600-118300 Yearly SalaryPI9757a673edd0-25660-36327890

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