Praxis Health·Salem, Oregon
The Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant works collaboratively with medical providers to address patients' behavioral health needs within the primary care setting. This includes providing brief, evidence-based interventions and care coordination.
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Praxis Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our integrated care teams in beautiful Salem or McMinnville, Oregon. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, team-based environment that truly embodies whole-person care.
Unlike traditional outpatient therapy, our model follows the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) approach — consultative, collaborative, and focused on brief, functional interventions that help patients improve overall health outcomes.
The Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant is a core member of the primary care team who works collaboratively with medical providers and support staff to address patients' behavioral health needs within the primary care setting. This role is embedded in the primary care clinic and provides brief, evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, care coordination, and consultation to support patients experiencing a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and physical health concerns.
The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced medical environment, preferably within Primary Care, and understands the principles of integrated care, and is comfortable delivering brief, goal-oriented interventions. Strong communication, flexibility, and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.
Praxis Health [https://www.gopraxishealth.com/] is the Pacific Northwest’s leading independent healthcare network, providing the highest levels of individualized patient care. We are not big-box health care, rather a family of primary care and specialty clinics throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Providing a small clinic environment, uncommon provider autonomy, and an umbrella of administrative support services, it’s the best of all worlds.
With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care, which all starts with putting patients and families at the forefront. Our efforts focus not only on providing exceptional patient care, but also on the wellness services and community outreach that engage and empower the people we serve to take charge of their health. All delivered by a team of mission driven physicians, employees and administrators – the best minds and the biggest hearts – to help ensure the safest, highest quality of care for all.
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Be part of a community-centered organization that values your expertise and commitment to integrated care. At Praxis Health, you'll find a fulfilling career path, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a positive impact every day.
Ready to bring your expertise in behavioral health to a collaborative, patient-centered environment? Apply today and join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients!
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and current licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Experience in an integrated care setting is preferred, along with strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
Market context
Integrated behavioral health roles in Oregon are often tied to primary care and community health settings, where demand is steady for clinicians who can work across medical and behavioral needs. This role is competitive because it prefers integrated care experience and requires current LCSW, LPC, or LMFT licensure plus strong assessment and intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show collaborative care experience and licensure status.
