JOB TITLE: Mental Health Specialist (II/III/IV)-Support Clinician (Good Shepherd)

LOCATION: Good Shepherd Hospital-Hermiston

FLSA: Non- Exempt, .25 FTE (expectation to work 10 hrs/wk, with potential to work up to 20 hrs/wk) Tuesday-Thursday 3pm to 8pm

SUPERVISOR: Clinical Manager

Pay Grade:

MHS IV - B12 ($35.53 - $53.65 per hour, depending on experience) Non-Exempt - Requires Doctorate or Licensure

MHS III - B11 ($32.45 - $48.65 per hour, depending on experience) Non-Exempt - Masters Required

MHS II - B09 ($27.26 - $39.76 per hour, depending on experience ) Non-Exempt - Must possess bachelor’s degree and be enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire.

** $1,375 Hiring Bonus!

(2 year commitment, Staggered - Taxed payout)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our Behavioral Health team. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity for a bachelor’s-level professional or above, who is passionate about mental health, committed to advancing their career or wanting to dedicate time to help staff on the front line.

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/

Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

Benefits include:

• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance Program

DESCRIPTION

Provide culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health assessments (mental health and substance use disorder), service plans, screenings, consults and treatment to staff working at Good Shepherd Healthcare System (GSH). Where applicable, the position provides the treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. Also provides GSH staff training and support. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

This position may be supervised by a Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director, Addictions Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Manager.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The key responsibilities of this position will be to: provide full clinical services to staff working in a hospital setting; facilitate debriefings and support sessions for staff; deliver training and education related to mental health and wellness; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• This position will primarily support GSH staff. Services may be provided on-site and at times via telehealth. A key responsibility will be to help build relationships between primary care providers and clinical staff.
• This position will provide full clinical services to staff working at GSH: screening, assessments, service planning, individual and group therapy, consultation, and all other allowed clinical services.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with GSH employees and relevant agency partners. Act as a liaison with other agencies. Act as an advocate when appropriate.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
• Perform limited joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with other community agencies including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.
• Assist GSH staff in care coordination and patient placement/connection with outside providers and partners.
• Provide behavioral health and addiction education, prevention and information to GSH staff. Help orient GSH staff to collaborative care models. This may include informal in-service training as well.
• Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested, on a limited basis.
• Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the patient record is well maintained.
• Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers.
• Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current patient records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

MHS IV - Either a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field is required, or a master’s degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

MHS III - Requires a master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field.

MHS II w/ Variance - Must possess bachelor’s degree and be enrolled or willing to enroll in a Master’s program within 4 months of hire.

Certifications

Must obtain QMHP certification within three months of hire.

Must have or be able to obtain certification as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions. Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s.

Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all designated tasks and/or assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.

Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.

Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with patients and their families.

Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.

Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community.

Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.

Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.

The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to patient confidentiality.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED

PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE

Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as patient service purposes, travel between

business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.

Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation, grasping, typing, and reaching. Sitting for several hours reviewing reports and other written materials and talking on phone. This position may occasionally be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds. Incumbent will occasionally have to reach, bend, kneel and squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.

The employee needs to be able participate in vehicle travel between partner offices, individual homes, in the community, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment as well as in the community. At times, work may be conducted from home via phone and video services. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises. The noise in the community, including the homes of customers, is often difficult to predict. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/trainings.

However, the employee also will be required to work in the community and homes of the patients we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. There are some situations where this position may be required to respond to environments where a patient is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.

This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office.

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