Integrated Behavioral Heath Clinician  

Birch Grove Health Center  

Full-Time| Exempt  

Compensation:  

Licensed - $75,000 - $97,000 | Sign-on Bonus of $6,000 based on a full-time position 
Un-Licensed-  $67,500 - $86,320 | Sign-on Bonus of $3000 based on a full-time position  

Join a collaborative and supportive team at La Clinica. We are looking for a full-time behavioral health clinician to join our fast-paced, patient-centered primary care team.  

We are dedicated to the primary care behavioral health (PCBH) integration model and support early learner integrated behavioral health clinicians (IBHC) by offering:   

• 3.5 hrs/month group and individual clinical supervision which meets licensing board requirements 
• Opportunities for experiential didactics/case conferences with a PCBH focus 
• The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (IBHC) is a vital part of our primary care team at La Clinica. The IBHC works closely with primary care providers, nurses, medical assistants, and other team members to address the physical health, mental health and substance use challenges of our patient population. Our IBHCs provide evidence-based, targeted assessment, consultation, and brief, solution-focused services to promote behavioral health across the lifespan. This includeseasy-access, interdisciplinary care for adultsboth individually and in group settings, making referrals when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Collaborative care: Work closely with La Clinica medical providers to deliver comprehensive clinical services that target interventions aimed at improving patient quality of life and clinical outcomes.Work with Behavioral Health Support Specialists byprovidingclinical guidance and providing collaborative patient care.
• Health care provider communication: Addressbehavioral healthconcerns from health care providers by delivering focused, clear feedback in both written and verbal forms.
• Health assessment: Support patients with significant psychosocial barriersbyidentifying and evaluatinghealth risk behaviors, providingdiagnostic clarification formental health andsubstance use conditions, develop care plans, andprovide brief, targeted interventions to support optimal mental, behavioral, emotional, and physical health.Support in connecting to communitysupportswhenindicated.
• Stepped care participation: Collaborate with psychiatric providers for psychiatric medication management needs and refer patients to specialty mental health and substance use care as necessary.
• Risk intervention: Support the team in assessing andinterveningwithpatientsat risk of harming themselves or others,situations involving domestic violence by identifying safety plans and referring to appropriateservices.
• Team involvement: Participate actively in patient care staffing with the clinical care team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educational contribution: Provide clinical consultation and psycho-educational programs on behavioral health-related topics to staff, students/fellows, consumers, and other agencies as needed.
• Continuous improvement: Participate in clinic and performance improvement meetings and in-service training opportunities, to stay updated and contribute to ongoing clinic advancements.
• Supervisory role: You may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed behavioral health clinicians, behavioral health support specialists, and master’s degree students, fostering growth and development within the team.  

Why La Clinica?  

• Collaborative integration: Our teams, including doctors, nurses, and other providers, work closely together, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Our goal is for employees to feel connected and valued. Leadership provides clear communication and support through change.
• Professional development: La Clinica offers comprehensive onboarding and continuous training opportunities. We support our employees in obtaining licensure, provide clinical supervision, and encourage participation in specialized training and continuing education.
• Work-life balance: We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, offering structured work hours, fair compensation, and benefits designed to support personal and professional well-being. Our management listens to employee feedback and implements changes to improve the workplace.
• Innovation and growth: We embrace innovative approaches to care and are committed to continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and be part of a dynamic, evolving organization.
• Diverse patient population: Clinicians will work with a diverse range of patients, addressing various behavioral health needs such as mental health issues, substance use challenges, chronic health conditions, and trauma. They will encounter patients from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, providing a rich and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on individual and community health.
• Community impact: Working at La Clinica means being part of a community health center dedicated to making a positive impact. Our integrated healthcare model allows for direct communication between providers and patients, ensuring compassionate and comprehensive care.

 See what some of our staff have to say about working at La Clinica https://youtu.be/lM-bOtoKGdQ  

Required Qualifications:  

Education   

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, marital and family therapy, or clinical mental health counseling

Licensure   

• This position requires you to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 

 OR    

•  A Registered Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), a Professional Counselor Associate (PCA)or a Marriage & Family Therapy Associate (MFTA) with the State of Oregon (we provide clinical supervision). We will support you in becoming a registered associate and offer you clinical supervision toward licensure.  

Preferred experience, skills and abilities:  

• Experience with psychosocial assessment, short-term evidence-basedmodalities, and crisis intervention
• Experience working in the medical social work or community mental health field and knowledge of integrated behavioral health in the community healthcare system 
• Experience working with health-related issues, substance abuse, and history of trauma

• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills 
• Efficient time management skills 
• Strong customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Able to de-escalate difficult situations
• Stress tolerance
• Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to area of work (EPIC) 
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply 

Benefits include the potential for the following: 

•  Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
•  Voluntary accident, short term disability, long term disability, and critical illness insurance
• 403(b) retirement Savings plan with available company match 
• Organization paid standard life insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) 
• Wellness programs such as Zumba, Yoga, and more

• Personal and professional development workshops
• Loan assistance program with NHSC

Join La Clinica: Where collaborative, innovative care meets professional growth and community impact.  

Equity Statement:    

At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open-hearted community, and well-being for all.  

For more information, please visit our website at: https://laclinicahealth.org/patients/approach/  

Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. La Clinica is a drug free work environment and Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.