Mental Health Worker (Maternity Case Management) in Woodburn, Oregon at Salud Medical Center
Explore Related Opportunities
Job Description
City: Woodburn
State/Territory: US-OR
Employment Duration: Full time
Offer Relocation: No
Excempt Status: Exempt
ID: 13454
Description:
Caseload split roughly 50/50 between Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, Oregon and Lancaster Family Health in Salem, Oregon. Mileage between work sites reimbursed.
In this role, you'll provide mental health services as determined in the treatment or care plan of the client. Support patients and families as they navigate medical challenges, process complex information about pregnancies and neonates, and access community supports. Assigned clients will be within the Community Health Services program and could include issues with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and people who have severe emotional, behavioral, and social needs. When perinatal loss occurs, helps families to understand, express, and cope with feelings of grief.
- This position includes home visiting as part of the essential functions.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred. Differential pay with passing score on ALTA language scale.
What We Offer
- MHW III salary $87,500; MHW IV salary $100,000.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus in first paycheck and $1,000 bonus at 12 months of employment.
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine.
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.
- Generous PTO + 8 paid holidays.
- Continuing Education benefits: $1,000 annually + 16 hours of CE time (prorated for service in previous calendar year).
YVFWC is an NHSC Loan Repayment Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible site.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties
- Assesses initial client treatment needs and formulates an appropriate diagnosis. Provides treatment to patients with more complex or multiple diagnoses. Performs intake session with clients and completes Integrated Biopsychosocial Assessment.
- Formulates a mental health diagnosis by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V (DSM V) standards.
- Develops treatment plan incorporating standard practice guidelines for each diagnosis. Provides therapy, supportive therapeutic counseling, and education to assigned individuals.
- Applies therapeutic treatment models, such as behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief therapy during counseling sessions.
- Develops cross system plans or collaborates with other community professionals in the treatment of individuals.
- Provides cognitive behavioral therapy to individuals, families, groups, or communities as assigned. Integrates cognitive behavioral interventions in multiple settings.
- Responds to crisis situations, assessing urgency of patient's needs, provides care, and obtains appropriate services.
- Provides training and education on clinical topics to team members, staff and the community, as needed.
- Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications
We will hire either level III or level IV, depending on the qualifications of the person hired:
Mental Health Worker III Requirements
- Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
- Experience: Two years' experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance that was gained under the supervision of a mental health professional preferred.
- Licenses/Registration: One of the following licenses is acceptable for this position (must apply for within one week of hire if license is not current):
- Certified Social Worker Associate (CSWA)
- Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.
Mental Health Worker IV Requirements
- Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
- Experience: Two years' experience postgraduate/master's experience in the direct treatment of persons with mental illness or emotional disturbance; such experience must have been gained under the supervision of a mental health professional.
- Licenses/Certificates/Registration: One of the following licenses is required for this position (must apply for within one week of hire if the license is not current): Oregon State Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid certification (or obtained within 45 days of employment)
Additional Requirements: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington State and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.