Behavioral Health Consultant (Social Worker)

This Behavioral Health Consultant (Social Worker) position at Oregon Health & Science University includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Social Work position at Oregon Health & Science University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Portland, Oregon.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Consultation, Evidence-Based Interventions, Short-Term Therapy, Case Management, Substance Use Disorders, Harm Reduction, Pharmacotherapy, Motivational Interviewing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Consultant provides same-day consultation and evidence-based interventions to primary care patients, functioning as a core member of the team to address behavioral health needs, including substance use disorders.

Benefits package: Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, $25K term life insurance provided at no cost, Two separate above market pension plans, Vacation- up to 200 hours per year, Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year, 8 paid holidays per year, Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.