Behavioral Health Clinician: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Behavioral Health Clinician to join our innovative primary care team. The Provider will operate within the Integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, collaborating with primary care providers (PCPs) to enhance patient care through behavioral health interventions and consultation. This role emphasizes integration, brief interventions, and collaboration to improve overall patient outcomes. 

This position is ideal for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with strong consultative skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and expertise in behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions. The successful candidate will excel in fast-paced, interdisciplinary settings, demonstrate a passion for integrating behavioral health into primary care, and an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse care team. 

This position does not involve intensive case management or traditional medical social work services such as referral management or coordination of durable medical goods. It is focused on brief, targeted interventions and consultative support within the primary care environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $115,000 base salary + $20,000 in performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and more
• Professional Development: Access to continuing education and opportunities for career growth
• Integrated Care Model: A truly collaborative experience with primary care providers and other health professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative care delivery model that improves patient outcomes and team efficiency.

Qualifications

• Current license and certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Proven experience in behavioral health integration within primary care settings.
• Expertise in behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions.
• Strong consultative and collaborative skills.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in chronic disease management, psychoeducation, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with program development and patient education material creation.
• Ability to foster collaboration between PCPs and psychiatrists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following and must be completed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Behavioral Health Integration

• Operate in a consultative role within the primary care team using the Primary Care Behavioral Health Model.
• Provide recommendations regarding behavioral interventions to referring PCPs.
• Conduct brief interventions with referred patients on behalf of the referring PCP.
• Maintain a visible presence to the care team during clinic operating hours to support collaboration and consultation.

Clinical Excellence

• Perform same-day and scheduled initial consultations with patients.
• Conduct brief, limited follow-up visits for selected patients.
• Provide a range of services, including screening for common conditions, assessments, and interventions related to chronic disease management programs.
• Conduct risk assessments as needed.
• Deliver psychoeducation to patients during individual and group visits.
• Provide brief behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions for patients.
• Triage patients with severe or high-risk behavioral problems to community resources for specialty mental health services.
• Facilitate referrals to specialty mental health services and support smooth transitions from specialty care back to primary care when appropriate.

Program Development and Education

• Assist in the development of clinical pathway programs, group medical appointments, classes, and behavior-focused practice protocols.
• Maintain an up-to-date library of patient education materials tailored for literacy levels and cultural appropriateness.
• Identify, review, and modify educational materials to enhance accessibility.
• Educate PCPs in the principles of brief behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions and reinforce their use in medical visits.

Documentation and Collaboration

• Prepare brief consultant notes for the medical chart summarizing assessment findings, interventions delivered, and recommendations made to the PCP.
• Maintain clinical records and complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner to comply with administrative regulations.
• Collaborate with PCPs and psychiatrists concerning medication protocols and treatment plans.
• Provide assistance in capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures.

Meetings

• Attend and contribute to clinic meetings.
• Participate in monthly meetings with the Population Health Team and Signal Lamp stakeholders.
• Lead weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.

Praxis Health is the Pacific Northwest’s leading independent healthcare network, providing the highest levels of individualized patient care. We are not big-box health care, rather a family of 33 primary care and specialty clinics throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Providing a small clinic environment, uncommon provider autonomy, and an umbrella of administrative support services, it’s the best of all worlds.

With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care, which all starts with putting patients and families at the forefront. Our efforts focus not only on providing exceptional patient care, but also on the wellness services and community outreach that engage and empower the people we serve to take charge of their health. All delivered by a team of mission driven physicians, employees and administrators – the best minds and the biggest hearts – to help ensure the safest, highest quality of care for all.

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• Mobility: Ability to move within a clinical setting to engage with patients and team members.
• Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting for patient consultations and administrative tasks.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment for documentation.
• Communication: Strong verbal and auditory abilities to effectively interact with patients and colleagues.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to read and interpret patient records and electronic documentation.

EOE Disabled/Veteran

Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.