Behavioral Health Specialist, $10000 Incentive, Primary Care, Port Angeles,1.0 FTE, Days

Company: Olympic Medical Center
Location: Port Angeles
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

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Behavioral Health Specialist, $10000 Incentive, Primary Care, Port Angeles,1.0 FTE, DaysJOB SUMMARY:$10000 Hiring Incentive - $2000 due after 90 days, $8000 due after 18 monthsThe Behavioral Health Specialist is a core member of the Clinical Team, which includes the patient's medical provider and psychiatric consultant, as well as the larger care team. The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and physical healthcare, including substance use issues, of patients on an assigned patient caseload with the patient's medical provider, and when appropriate, other mental health and substance use treatment providers.QUALIFICATIONS:Education

• Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required
• Chemical dependency training preferred
• Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology for common behavioral health disorders preferredExperience
  
  • Experience with screening for common mental health and substance abuse disorders required
  • Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and substance use disorders required
  • Experience with evidence-based counseling techniques requiredLicensure/Credentials
    
    • Washington State Licenced Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) certification required within three years of hire
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hireUnion
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      Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.
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