Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician FLOAT Limited Duration - Plus 10% Hourly Premium

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

1d•$41 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Limited Duration Assignment (LDA) position, which means it can last up to two years but may end at any time. Corrections Health provides medically necessary health care to Adults in Custody (AICs) and Youth in Custody (YICs) in Multnomah County jails. The Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT provides services of assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, and care coordination for identified individuals in jail. Other services include case consultation, group facilitation, education, attention to evidence-based practices, and selected assigned administrative and client care duties. This assignment may float to any of the three locations within Corrections Health: The Multnomah County Detention Center (Downtown- adult population), The Juvenile Detention Center (NE Portland-youth population), and Inverness Jail Detention Center (Near PDX airport). This position is essential to public health and safety and is required to report for duty regardless of County decisions to close or curtail other county operations. The Behavioral Health Assessment and Planning Clinician - FLOAT primarily focuses on providing a high volume of accurate bio-psycho-social, diagnostic assessments, risk assessments, treatment planning, and safety planning to clients entering mental health services. This role typically will not carry a caseload. All other aspects of triage/direct care are assigned as needed, such as urgent intervention and caseload coverage. The position requires a background investigation which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation. The employee holding the position is designated as an Essential Employee.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or hold an Independent license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD) through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers, or the Oregon Board of Psychology.
Current CPR/BLS certification (Valid certification upon hire)

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience working in a fast-paced clinical setting as a master’s level clinician providing individual and group psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment and treatment.
Independent licensure in Oregon (e.g. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist) or license eligible based on your current education.
Experience in a corrections setting or other secure setting.
Experience in severe mental illness, risk assessment, and crisis intervention.
Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial mental health assessments using current DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
Facilitate coordination and referrals for subsequent care.
Provide direct client care through crisis intervention, counseling, and client education, including guidance on accessing community resources.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue suicide watch as clinically indicated.
Documents client care with precision, adhering to national evidence-based clinical standards.
Utilizes Electronic Health Records and Multnomah County Sheriff Office databases for clinical note and encounter documentation.
As the designated Responsible Mental Health Authority, provide and receive clinical consultation with other Corrections Health staff, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) staff, and external entities such as outpatient providers, partner agencies, and legal agencies.
Attend and actively participate in site-specific staff meetings, clinical huddles, and any other meetings mandated by mental health leadership.
Complete 12 hours of annual professional training and continuing education, per NCCHC standards and Corrections Health leadership.
Complete all assigned management training.
May develop and deliver training to Corrections Health, MCSO, and external partners.
Attend and participate in individual and group clinical and administrative supervision and consult with the Corrections Health mental health team and leadership on clinical issues.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Ten paid holidays each year
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Life and supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Participation in Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility for full-time employees