Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community? At NARA NW, we are dedicated to providing essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact. With a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

If you are a motivated and dedicated Behavioral Health Consultant looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Join us at NARA NW and help us build a talented and diverse team dedicated to serving our community. Apply now to be part of our team!

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behavioral Health Consultant serves as a member of the primary care team at NARA’s Health Clinic to provide consultation, assessment, brief intervention, and referral for clinic patients identified as at risk or in need of mental health or addiction services. This position will help design protocols and pathways for integration of behavioral health in primary care to improve outcomes for clients.

DUTIES:

• Brief assessment and targeted intervention for behavioral health issues identified in the primary care setting.
• Assist clients with mental health challenges in accessing and utilizing medical care to their best advantage.
• Targeted groups such as chronic pain, trauma, loss, anxiety, and depression.
• Consultation to medical providers.
• Provide clinical support to psychiatric LMPs at clinic.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary staff meetings.
• Complete written diagnostic assessments and impressions, service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and other documentation as required.
• Knowledge of and referral to internal and external resources. Designs and maintains referral pathways internally and externally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or psychiatric nursing required.
• Two years paid experience as BHC.
• Dual diagnosis mental health care experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of common medical conditions and terminology.
• Experience working with diverse populations, intergenerational trauma, and familiarity with Trauma-informed therapy.
• Prefer Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification.
• High degree of cultural sensitivity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to engage and motivate clients.
• Collaboration as a primary value and behavior.
• Flexibility and creativity.
• Demonstrated commitment and success in working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
• Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
• If in recovery, must have a minimum of two years sobriety/clean time.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.
• Must be able to pass a CRIMS finger printing and background check.