Skills Trainer (QMHA) #510 at LifeWorks Northwest – Portland, Oregon

At LifeWorks NW, our work strengthens the health and wellbeing of individuals and families at every stage of life. Our mission is to promote a healthy community through high-quality, culturally responsive mental health, addiction, and prevention services that create real, lasting change. Guided by our values of recovery and resilience, relationships, and results, we partner closely with clients and communities to reduce stigma and build pathways to stability and hope. If you want your work to make a meaningful difference beyond the walls of an office, we invite you to join us.

The Skills Trainer provides skills training to children and adolescents ages 3 to 18experiencing mental health issues and behavioral problems in an outpatient,community based, or home visit settings. Provides appropriate case management with families, care providers, and communitypartners relating to treatment options.

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's King site.

Pay/Benefits: $24.39-$31.71 per hour plus, Full benefits.

Salary Placement Notice:
The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

EssentialResponsibilities:

• Collects supplementary informationneeded to assist client, such as medical records, or school reports.
• Conducts individual, family,parenting, and group skills trainings sessions based on current evidenced basedpractices e.g. collaborative problem solving, cognitive behavioralinterventions, and solution focused therapy.
• Responsible for case management. Coordinates/collaborates with physicians,staff, families, caregivers, teachers, and community partners to addressconcerns and collaborate with Child & Family team members to best identifyand provide support for client and client's family.
• Provides evidence based interventionsbased on clients' interests, culture, abilities, strengths, and needs,according to the individual service and support plan.
• Uses program outcome measures asassigned.
• Maintains awareness of communityresources and helps clients and their families to access these resources.
• Consults with supervisor on casesinvolving potential abuse or other family problems affecting clients'development and well being.
• May provide training to staff,caregivers, and family regarding issues of mental health, addiction andbehavior management as it relates to clients.
• May act as client advocate to coordinaterequired services or to obtain information regarding emergency /crisissituations and relate information to appropriate team members.
• Maintains chart notes related toexternal contracts, obtains pertinent records from other treatment and trackclient's involvement, follow-through and progress in treatment activities.Documents and maintains client records to ensure compliance with agency andcontract guidelines and confidentiality within specified timelines. Completesdocumentation in electronic health record system.
• Serves as back-up for other staff whenneeded.
• Checks e-mail/voice maildaily/throughout the day when working responding to contacts within 48hours for routine matter (urgent mattersmay require a more immediate response)
• Travels between sites or in thecommunity. May be required to transportclients in a personal vehicle and/or LifeWorks vehicle.
• Administers first aid (if certified)according to prescribed procedures. Notifies emergency medical personnel when necessary.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a valid and active QMHA credential certification through MHACBO.
  
• Bachelor's degree in areas of SocialWork, Psychology, Counseling or a mental health related field OR a minimum of 3years of prior experience working with the related population in the counselingfield.
• Demonstrated ability to communicateeffectively; understand mental health assessments, treatment and service terminology,case management, confidentiality, and individual, group, family and othercounseling techniques; program policies and procedures for services andsupports identified in an Individual Services and Supports Plan.
• Demonstrated ability to provideculturally-competent treatment services to diverse client populations andmaintain a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverseenvironment.
• Previous experience in broad range ofinterventions and mental health skills training specific to children,adolescents and families.
• Knowledge of community resources andtreatment agencies enabling appropriate referrals for specific client needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook andWord. Ability to master proprietarysoftware including electronic health record system required.
• Requires access to a car.
• Requires valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, verification of safe driving record from DMV, and ability to meet LWNW driving requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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