What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Consultant - Pediatrics position at Pediatrics in Albany, OR - SHS Clinician?
Samaritan Health Services has an opportunity for a Behavioral Health Consultant (PsyD/PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
Interested in working alongside supportive, experienced providers in an integrated behavioral health model in a beautiful community? If so, then our team is perfect for you! (PSLF-Eligible)
Samaritan Health Services, a non-profit integrated health care system, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or Psychologist to join our team at Mid-Valley Children’s Clinic in picturesque Albany, OR.
Providers and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor beauty found around the friendly community of Albany, as well as proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon’s largest city – all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.
What’s in it for You:
- Warm hand offs from 13 Primary Care Providers in the largest integrated mental/behavioral pediatric clinic in the system
- Great work/life balance within fun and enriching PNW community of Albany, OR
- Competitive salary, relocation & starting bonus, CME, med mal/tail and full benefits
- Average of 10 patients/day, utilize brief visits (20-30 minutes), limited to 1-8 per episode of care
- Collaborative environment with care coordination staff well-versed on community resources (housing, vouchers, food programs)
- Have a clearly distinguished role from specialty mental health therapist practice model
- Mentorship program to connect you with a local Samaritan to better settle into new community
Job Requirements
- Currently licensed/license eligible in Oregon in psychology, social work, or other appropriate clinical therapy and must meet credentialing standards
- Experience with evidence based, short term psychotherapy modalities
- Preferred experience in a multi-disciplinary setting including medical and mental health services
In addition to financial incentives described above, we offer an attractive market-aligned salary, paid malpractice, CME allowance, a competitive benefit package, and use of EPIC EMR.
Location Details
Our award-winning health system provides exceptional primary care and a range of specialty services throughout the mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon coast. The network serves approximately 300,000 residents in Linn, Benton, Lincoln and portions of Polk and Marion counties. Our skilled providers have a passion for building healthier communities through world-class, compassionate health care.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Samaritan Recruiter George Wood at [email protected].