Behavioral Health Clinician

About Us:

Idaho Health Neighborhood Center in Nampa, Idaho, is a patient-centered primary care clinic committed to delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare services to our community. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team as an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing behavioral health services in collaboration with our medical team.

Position Overview:

The Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist will provide comprehensive behavioral health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions, within a primary care setting. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with medical providers to improve patient outcomes, offering brief, solution-focused therapy and contributing to the development of integrated care models.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Care:

• Provide behavioral health assessments, diagnoses, and interventions for patients referred by primary care providers.
• Implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Screen for mental health concerns, substance abuse concerns, adverse health behaviors (including their contribution to chronic medical illnesses), stress-related physical symptoms, ineffective patterns of health care utilization, and adjustment to new and chronic medical conditions.
• Deliver brief therapy and psychoeducation to individuals, families, and groups.

Collaboration and Consultation:  

• Partner with primary care providers and clinic staff to support integrated care delivery.
• Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient progress and coordinate treatment plans.
• Act as a behavioral health resource for medical staff.

Education and Advocacy:

• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Advocate for comprehensive care within the healthcare system.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Effectively maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Effectively provide verbal communication to concisely communicate relevant information to medical providers in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with clinic policies, state licensing requirements, and ethical standards.

Program Development:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of integrated care models.
• Provide input on clinic policies and workflows to enhance behavioral health integration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Licensure:  

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a mental health related field.
• Current, unrestricted LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT license in the state of Idaho.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of behavioral health experience, preferably in a primary care or integrated care setting.
• Skilled clinician with advanced diagnostic and treatment formulation skills.
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing).

Skills:

•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration in a team-based environment.
•  Competence in working with diverse populations and addressing social determinants of health.
•  Perform various clinical, compliance, and administrative duties required to meet various billing and medical documentation requirements.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic clinical setting.
• Preferred

*Multilingual, strong emphasis on English and Spanish

*Experience with trauma-informed care and substance use disorder treatment

*Familiarity with integrated care principles and the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model.

Technology:

• Experience using electronic health records (EHRs).
• Strong use with Microsoft Office 365

 WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k retirement plan and paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.