Behavioral Health Consultant

Join our team as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR!

The Behavioral Health Consultant provides primary care-based behavioral health services to clients with complex or chronic needs, depending on the assigned program as determined in the treatment or care plan of the client.

Counseling or therapeutic services are provided as part of a team, with primary care-based services being integrated into the care plan directed by the primary care provider. We offer this position at either a PsyD/PhD clinical psychologist or an independently licensed Master's-level mental health therapist.

As an FQHC, we are a patient-centered medical home dedicated to serving our communities. Taking care of a patient's health means caring for them with compassion. We treat our patients how they want to be treated, regardless of where they live, where they are from, or what they can pay. Our doors are open to all, regardless of their citizenship status.

We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights

Clinical Psychologist

• $126,998K yearly compensation
• $10,000.00 Hiring Bonus Structure:
• At Hire: $3,000.00
• At 180 days (6 months): $4,000.00
• At 12 months: $3,000.00
• Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Master’s-level Independently Licensed Therapist

• $105,831K yearly compensation
• $7,000.00 Hiring Bonus Structure:
• At Hire: $2,100.00
• At 180 days (6 months): $2,800.00
• At 12 months: $2,100.00
• Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
• Relocation allowance is available!

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, continuing education, and much more!

What You’ll Do

• Provide on-site behavioral health services in primary care clinic.
• Provide consultation with Providers to aid or assist in the primary care of patients.
• Serve as primary mental health Provider or ancillary health Provider as needed.

Assist care team with ICD-11 diagnoses, adding mental health differential diagnoses and contextual and relational perspectives.

Work across disciplines to provide equitable biopsychosocial-spiritual care, intervening in support of team and patient goals.

Use culturally informed and evidence-based literature for shared decision-making around health behaviors and assist with navigating the healthcare system.

Work in a closely organized, interdisciplinary team on treatment plans, patient advocacy, and clinic processes.

Conduct individual and group training for staff in areas of expertise and to community organizations as requested by supervisor.

• Develop research-related funding proposals.
• Partner with other Providers to triage referrals.
• Provide coverage and backup for other Providers.
• May assign patients to team clinicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), American Psychological Association (APA) and YVFWC requirements.
• Represent the program at meetings as requested by Behavioral Health or clinic leadership.
• Participate in the development of new programming and projects related to Behavioral Health

Qualifications

Clinical Psychologist Requirements:

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology.

Experience Preferred: One year's clinical experience working within a multidisciplinary team in primary care or other medical settings, providing diagnostic and psychological assessments for primary care-based positions. One year's clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families in specialty behavioral health settings.

Licenses/Registration: Licensed Psychologist within the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.

Master’s Level Therapist Requirements

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.

Experience Required: Two years of postgraduate/master’s experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance; such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional. Washington State designation as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) may be substituted for this experience requirement.

Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire. One of the following licenses is required for this position at the time of hire:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Additional Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at providerjob@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!