Behavioral Health Clinician

Are you passionate about integrating mental health into primary care? Join the Wallace team as a Behavioral Health Clinician, where you’ll work alongside medical and dental providers to support patients’ overall well-being. This role is based in a primary care setting, where you’ll provide solution-focused interventions, crisis support, and consultation to help manage behavioral and mental health concerns.

About Us: At Wallace, we're on a mission to improve the health outcomes of our community. As a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center, we've been a stable and trusted healthcare provider for over 40 years. Founded by Dr. James Reuler, Wallace began by bringing essential medical care to uninsured and low-income residents. Today, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services, staying deeply connected to our vibrant, multicultural community. We're committed to supporting the whole person, ensuring every individual receives the care they deserve.

Why Join Us?

• No Weekends:  Enjoy your weekends to the fullest!
• Professional Growth & Career Advancement: Generous reimbursement for CEUs, including paid time off for trainings, supervision for unlicensed candidates working toward licensure, and reimbursement for license renewal.
• Student Loan Forgiveness/Repayment: Wallace is a qualifying employer for Loan Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs!
• Exceptional Workplace: Work in an integrated, patient-centered care model with a collaborative and supportive team.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development, training, and growth.
• Community Impact: Make a meaningful impact by increasing access to behavioral health care for underserved populations.
• Generous Benefits: Enjoy generous benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance; AD&D Insurance; Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Accounts; 401k Program; Employee Assistance Program 

Key Details:

• Pay Range:  Licensed (LCSW, LPC, or Psychologist): $77,000 - $97,000 per year, Unlicensed (working toward licensure): $57,000 - $72,000 per year.
• Bilingual Pay Policy: We also have a Bilingual Pay Policy! If you pass the language proficiency test, you are eligible to receive a pay increase.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday- Friday, flexible for 5 8-hour shifts or 4 10-hour shifts.
• Location: 18633 SE Stark St., Suite 401 – Portland, OR 97233.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct targeted assessments and brief, evidence-based interventions for patients experiencing mental health concerns.
• Consult with medical and dental teams to improve recognition, treatment, and management of behavioral and mental health conditions.
• Provide on-call consultation and crisis support during clinic hours.
• Develop and lead educational sessions to promote psychological and physical health.
• Maintain timely documentation in Epic within 24 hours of patient visits.
• Assist in coordinating care for patients with higher mental health needs, including working closely with psychiatric providers.
• Support patients in navigating mental health referrals and community resources.
• Carry a small caseload of lower-level mental health clients requiring ongoing support.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help patients manage chronic conditions, including pain management and substance use concerns.

What We’re Looking For:

• LCSW, LPC, or Psychologist preferred (or a registered QMHP working toward licensure).
• Experience providing short-term therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessments.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based treatments and the ability to work in a fast-paced, integrated care setting.
• Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to culturally responsive care.
• Knowledge of medications commonly used in mental health treatment and experience collaborating with prescribing providers.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus!