Psychiatry Opening in Othello, WA

Behavioral Health Consultant Opportunity: Othello, WA - Located 60 miles from Yakima; 150 miles from Seattle ###Position Details:

• Full-time; Permanent
• Seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to provide counseling to patients and assistance to medical providers and other staff as part of Integrated Behavioral Health team.
• The ideal candidate will be instrumental in providing access to behavioral health to patients through brief solution-focused interventions, while generating internal and external referrals for specialty behavioral health needs.
• Works as part of the primary care team to manage patients with behavioral health problems efficiently and effectively.
• Care Management - provides timely interventions; transitions patients with chronic behavioral conditions to appropriate services; links families to resources and provide referrals; educates patients and staff regarding behavioral health care, prevention and treatment.
• Document interventions in the electronic medical record, in accordance with compliance requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in evaluation and training of peers and support staff. Also, monitor behavioral health program, identify problems related to patient care and make recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
• Must uphold confidentiality at all times ###