Join our team as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Valley Vista Medical Group in Prosser, WA.  

The Behavioral Health Consultant provides primary care-based behavioral health services to clients with complex or chronic needs depending on the assigned program as determined in the treatment or care plan of the client. Counseling or therapeutic services are provided as part of a team, with primary care-based services being integrated into the care plan directed by the primary care provider.  We offer this position at either PsyD/PhD clinical psychologist, or independently licensed Master’s-level mental health therapist.

We've grown into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington State and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

What We Offer

• Clinical Psychologist: 
  • $10,000 hiring bonus paid in first paycheck.
  • Salary $120,000.
    
• Master’s-level independently licensed therapist: 
  • $5,000 hiring bonus in first paycheck, $2,000 bonus at 12 months.
  • Salary $100,000.
    
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine; profit sharing, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, continuing education, and more.
• Relocation allowance available. 

As a Behavioral Health Consultant you have the opportunity to:

• Responds to requests from primary care providers to address behavioral health needs of medical clinic patients to maintain a warm hand-off for most patient encounters.
• Provides brief intervention for presenting problems and triage for ongoing treatment services as needed. Completes encounters and associated documentation, including coding and billing.
• Presents case studies and reports to funding sources or as requested by outside organizations.
• Measures change and adjusts treatment as needed, using appropriate screening tools.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapy to individuals, families, groups, or communities as assigned. Integrates cognitive behavioral interventions in multiple settings.
• Enters documentation into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Responds to crisis situations, assessing urgency of patient’s needs, provides care, and obtains appropriate services as needed.
• Assists patient and family in obtaining additional services and other resources as needed. Documents all referrals made to other resources.
• As assigned, participates in various community meetings and serves as a liaison to numerous community agencies and organizations, including school districts, hospitals, law enforcement, Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staff, and tribal authorities.
• Presents mental health/behavioral health findings and recommendations in verbal or written format to appropriate professionals either upon request or as part of a regular case presentation for peer review or clinical meeting.
• Leads staff training sessions on new therapeutic techniques and practices. Provides training and education on clinical topics to team members, staff, and the community, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

Qualifications

Clinical Psychologist Requirements:

• Education: PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Licenses/Registration: Licensed Psychologist or the approved state license/registration until you have earned your independent licensure. Licensure as a Psychologist in Oregon is required within 14 months of hire. Licensure as a Psychologist in Washington is required within six months of hire.
• Experience preferred, but not required.

Master’s Level Therapist Requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology
• Experience: Two years in clinical service delivery with persons with mental or behavioral health needs required. Experience working in primary care or other medical settings strongly preferred. 

• Licenses/Certificates/Registration: License for independent clinical practice in the state you will be practicing or have the necessary clinical training to acquire licensure. Any one of the following licenses is acceptable for this position:
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW)

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.