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Applications accepted until
position filled
THE POSITION:
This position provides psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention
services for adults and children in an out patient and/or in-patient
setting. This position primarily serves Oregon residents with Oregon
Medicaid insurance. Essential Functions: Serves as Qualified
Mental Health Professional Specialist with primary responsibility for
providing Mental Health assessment and crisis intervention services.
Assesses needs of walk-in out-patient clients and patients on “Hold” in
local hospital ER; formulates intervention strategies and plans and
provides investigations and court reports for commitment hearings;
utilizes a five axis mental health evaluation; coordinates care,
consults & collaborates with hospitals throughout the state and local
program professionals. Implements case file documentation in an
electronic medical records system on each client served; networks with
referring physicians and programs. After training, provides Protective
Service Investigations for current mental health clients. Requires
regular and consistent attendance. Marginal Functions:
Record-keeping, correspondence, staff meetings, training and other
duties as assigned.
SALARY RANGE:
$3,388 to $4,943 per month, plus an excellent benefit package including
retirement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related field and three
years post-graduate experience in mental health counseling and
psychotherapy. At time of appointment, must posses valid Oregon driver’s
license. Applicant must be able to be credentialed at time of hire.
In
addition to the above, applications will receive further evaluation
based on the following: Thorough knowledge of
psychological/psychosocial theory, principles/practices of mental health
treatment including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of specific
client population; human behavior/development as it relates to crisis
situations and problems of client population; behavior intervention,
management and support strategies/principles; laws relating to mental
health services provided to client population; community resources and
the functions/procedures of other social service agencies and service
providers; psychological testing and application to diagnosis and
treatment of mentally ill persons; DSM IV and ICD-9 diagnoses;
psychoactive medication and treatment applications; sound case
management; substance abuse and addictive behaviors as it pertains to
client population. Skill in writing/typing clear/concise
correspondence, records, treatment plans, legal documents, reports and
statistical data; interviewing, counseling, listening, negotiating and
administering therapeutic techniques/principles, family group dynamics,
assessment, diagnosis, coordination, medication and treatment of client
population. Ability to communicate effectively in both written,
oral and electronic forms; ability to utilize electronic medical records
and platforms supporting this function including Microsoft Outlook,
Calendar and Word; plan/consult/coordinate with source agencies,
physicians, families of client and the community; work within
interdisciplinary team; work with and relate to a diverse population of
people; work independently, efficiently organize time and meet
established deadlines; remain calm and use good judgment during
confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal
effectively with other employees, clients, families, hospitals, schools,
state agencies, judicial and law enforcement agencies, physicians, other
service professionals and agencies, and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office environment and in the field, requiring
hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, bending, hearing alarms,
operating passenger vehicles, reaching, standing, occasionally lifting
up to 14 pounds, gripping with hands and fingers, and sitting.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment
chemical detection screen conducted at county expense.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:
The finalist
for this position will be made an offer of employment, contingent upon
passing a full criminal history record check in accordance with OAR
Chapter 407, Division 7. A disqualifying event determined by the State
of Oregon, will result in denial or termination of employment.
DRIVING RECORD: Applicants selected for
interview will be required to bring to the interview a Court Print
driving history obtained from the DMV. Please allow 5-7 days for
delivery; two weeks for out of state. |
