TUALITY HEALTHCARE Behavioral Health Consultant - 65506 Salary in the United States

POSITION SUMMARY

Summary of Duties

Behavioral Health Consultant is responsible for the clinical aspects of the social services function for a designated group of patients.  Provides optimal clinical services utilizing resources effectively.  Assists in the implementation of a quality management program to evaluate social services. Maintains systems which ensure appropriate utilization of resources and services. This  position has a M-F schedule.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

HIRING COMPETENCIES - skills & experiences the applicant should bring to the job.

 

a)     Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work (MSW) required upon hire.

b)     License: LCSW or CSWA preferred. Obtain full (LCSW) licensure within 2.5 years of hire.

c)     Experience: Minimum two years of inter-disciplinary team experience; with preferred experience working with adults in settings focused on mental health; which can include time spent as MSW interns.

d)     Knowledge of chronic, acute and terminal illness and physical disabilities and the impact on the individual and family systems.

e)     Adheres to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

f)      Knowledge of community health and social service resources.

g)     Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

h)     Experience in dealing with highly confidential information.

i)      Emulates THC dress code and Code of Conduct that incorporates presenting a good first and lasting impression by personal appearance and interpersonal skills.

j)       Advanced communication and interpersonal skills that utilize and considers body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with customers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.  This also includes the skills to obtain and interpret information appropriate to patients' needs and age as required for assessment, range of treatment and patient care.

k)     Demonstrates skills in problem solving and productively addresses problem situations encountered.

l)      Demonstrates knowledge of resources and services for the geriatric population.

m)    Utilizes PC skills to communicate.

n)     Bilingual skills a plus

Overview

At OHSU Tuality Healthcare, an Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Partner, it's an honor and a privilege to serve those near us. That's why since our beginnings in 1918, and as we expand our strong network of services through our clinical affiliation with OHSU, we continue to be committed to providing the best health care possible and a valued community partner.  Our affiliation with OHSU brings the advanced medical resources of Oregon’s only academic health center, which allows local providers to receive guidance from some of the country’s top specialists and pass that expertise on to Tuality patients where they can be cared for in their community. 

 

Tuality’s many awards showcase our position as one of the Portland metro area’s premier healthcare providers, including 7th straight year in Top 10 Healthiest Employers in Oregon from The Portland Business Journal, Tuality’s 7th straight Gold Plus Award from the American Heart Association, and 2016 #1 Nationwide Best Hospital IT Department to work for according to Healthcare IT News.

Additional Posting Information

Tuality Healthcare believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.